CAE Ready for Advanced Unit 4 Body idioms | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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He ___ into the job and had soon improved the company's prospects

LEAP in(to) something = start something with great enthusiasm

The Girl Guides' motto is 'Always lend a ____'

Lend a HAND = help

What does 'get your head down' mean?

Concentrate on the task in hand

He's _____ himself because he didn't accept a really good job offer

Kick yourself = be annoyed because you made a mistake or missed an opportunity

You need to ___ before you can ___

You need to WALK before you can RUN = learn the basics before doing more advanced things

What does 'cover someone's back' mean?

take action to protect someone from criticism, blame or legal problems

Have the _____ for something, e.g. being a soldier, go bungee jumping

Have the STOMACH for something = be determined enough to do something risky, dangerous or unpleasant

Can you ___ an eye on the baby for me while I'm out?

KEEP an eye on someone = watch over or look after