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Science and Technology Idioms

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  • a well-oiled machine
    a machine that's protected from the sun
    a well oiled machine
    an oil well
    something that runs well without problems
  • to blow a fuse
    to become tired
    to make a big mistake
    to become very angry
    to have a headache
  • once in a blue moon
    something which never happens
    something which happens when the moon is blue
    something which happens very rarely
    something which happens a lot
  • to pull the plug
    to try a new solution
    to permanently stop a project
    to stop using a piece of technology
    to lose a lot of money
  • lightyears ahead
    about outer space
    very fast
    very advanced for it's time
  • to run out of steam
    to stop talking
    to become thirsty
    to run out of energy
    to run out of steam
  • on the same wavelength
    to have wavy hair
    to be on the same wifi network
    to think similarly to another person
    to agree with another person
  • bells and whistles
    something which has a bell and a whistle
    warning sounds, like alarms
    extra features to make something more appealing/useful
    a big celebration
  • not rocket science
    It's not difficult
    It's not rocket science
    it's old fashioned
    it's difficult
  • a cog in the machine
    insignificant
    essential
    the boss
    annoying
  • cutting edge
    difficult and confusing
    sharp and dangerous
    challenging but creative
    innovative and advanced
  • down to a science
    it's a new concept
    it's a routine you can perform quickly and efficiently
    it's very difficult
    it requires a lot of education
  • pushing your buttons
    they're trying to make you like them
    they're trying to switch you on or off.
    they're trying to make you angry or upset
  • to reinvent the wheel
    to make an improvement on something
    to design a square wheel
    to waste time recreating something that already exists
    to check your work