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Proficiency 2.0

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  • have half a mind
    to think you might do sth esp. because sb annoyed you
  • have a good min to do sth
    To really want/think about doing it
  • go to sb's head
    become proud or egotistical because of an achievement or compliment
  • Give a piece of your mind
    Tell sb off/tell sb what you really think about sth
  • Cross SB's mind
    to think about sth/sb
  • Be a load off your mind
    To stop worrying about something that was bothering you
  • Be the brain behind something
    To have created the idea/done the thinking behind something
  • Off the top of your head
    Something you have in memory/the first thing you think of
  • rack your brains
    try and think of sth
  • save face
    to try and maintain your reputation
  • bang your head against a brick wall
    to be frustrated because you are doing sth repeatedly without success
  • lose face
    lose the respect of other people because of sth you have done
  • put your mind to sth
    try and do sth
  • keep a straight face
    Maintain your composure
  • be at your wits end
    Lose/losing your patience
  • Have a mind of its own
    Used with things to suggest they are doing sth of thier own accord