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Frage		Antworten
walking on eggshells Lernen beginnen		To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended very easily
acid test Lernen beginnen		a conclusive test of the success or value of something.
sweeping statement Lernen beginnen		thoughtless statement
all at sea Lernen beginnen		puzzled
enough rope Lernen beginnen		enough freedom for action
by fits and start Lernen beginnen		irregularly
fell foul of Lernen beginnen		got into trouble with
token strike Lernen beginnen		short strike held as warning
face the music Lernen beginnen		get reprimand
look down upon Lernen beginnen		hate intensively
flogging a dead horse Lernen beginnen		wasting time in useless effort
green thumb Lernen beginnen		to have natural interest
play havoc Lernen beginnen		caused destruction
going places Lernen beginnen		telanted and successful
in cold blood Lernen beginnen		a murder done with intention
hard and fast Lernen beginnen		strict
heads will roll Lernen beginnen		transfer will take place
take after Lernen beginnen		resembles
turn an honest living Lernen beginnen		make an legitimate living
give in Lernen beginnen		yield
run riot Lernen beginnen		act without restraint
go through fire and water Lernen beginnen		undergo any risk
talking through hate Lernen beginnen		talking nonsense
put up with Lernen beginnen		tolerate
get the sack Lernen beginnen		dismissed from
pros and cons Lernen beginnen		considering all the fact
in the long run Lernen beginnen		ultimately
turn a deaf ear Lernen beginnen		ignore
at one's wit's end Lernen beginnen		puzzled or confused
set the record straight Lernen beginnen		give a correct account
to go to the whole hog Lernen beginnen		to do it completely
lay out Lernen beginnen		spendthrift
laying off Lernen beginnen		temporary dismiss from job
carry out Lernen beginnen		execute
went to the winds Lernen beginnen		dissipate
fed up Lernen beginnen		annoyed
sharp practices Lernen beginnen		dishonest means
shake in shoes Lernen beginnen		tremble with fear
take with a grain of salt Lernen beginnen		to listen to something with considerable doubt
Hobson's choice Lernen beginnen		no real choice at all
to eat humble pie Lernen beginnen		to apologize
an axe to grind Lernen beginnen		a private interest to serve
stand offish Lernen beginnen		indifferent
of no avail Lernen beginnen		useless
on the verge of Lernen beginnen		on the brink of
a shore point Lernen beginnen		something which hurts
to keep under wraps Lernen beginnen		secret
make one's flesh creep Lernen beginnen		horrify
to take into account Lernen beginnen		to consider
blow over Lernen beginnen		pass off and calm
run into Lernen beginnen		to experience difficulties
dropping names Lernen beginnen		hinting at high connection
bone to pick Lernen beginnen		cause of quarrel
struck a chill to the heart Lernen beginnen		arouse fear
fall back Lernen beginnen		to turn or move back
turn one's head Lernen beginnen		to feel pround
take for granted Lernen beginnen		to accept readily
mince matters Lernen beginnen		to confuse issues/ to mix facts
to catch up with Lernen beginnen		to compete with
fall through Lernen beginnen		to fail
to blaze a trail Lernen beginnen		to lead the way as pioneer
to beat a retreat Lernen beginnen		to flee with fear
to steer clear of Lernen beginnen		avoid
to get one's own back Lernen beginnen		to get one's revenge
got the sack Lernen beginnen		dismissed from
go to the winds Lernen beginnen		disappear
make ducks and drakes of Lernen beginnen		squander
done for Lernen beginnen		ruined
to end in the smoke Lernen beginnen		to come to nothing
make a clean breast Lernen beginnen		confess
to have something up one's sleeve Lernen beginnen		having a secret plan
to run one down Lernen beginnen		to disparage someone
to face the music Lernen beginnen		to bear the consequences
to take someone to task Lernen beginnen		to scold someone
at one's wit Lernen beginnen		puzzled or confuse
to play to the gallery Lernen beginnen		a showy person
sitting on the fence Lernen beginnen		hesitating which side to take
to prove not a leg to stand on Lernen beginnen		unable to prove
come out of one's shell Lernen beginnen		to appear suddenly
give vent to Lernen beginnen		to express
over head and ears Lernen beginnen		completely
to call it a day Lernen beginnen		to conclude proceedings
yeoman's service Lernen beginnen		social work
in cold blood Lernen beginnen		intentional
a damp dquib Lernen beginnen		a disapointing result
cold comfrot Lernen beginnen		slight satisfaction
sailing in the same boat Lernen beginnen		being in the same difficult situation
to keep the wolf from the door Lernen beginnen		escape starvation
a little gush of gratitude Lernen beginnen		feeling grateful
to lose ground Lernen beginnen		to become less popular
to make one's blood boil Lernen beginnen		to make somebody furious
wear and tear Lernen beginnen		damage
hand in glove Lernen beginnen		in close relationship
to make a mountain of a molehill Lernen beginnen		to give great importance to a little things
to speak one's mind Lernen beginnen		to be frank and honest
go a long way towards doing something Lernen beginnen		to be helpful
standstill Lernen beginnen		complete halt
cross swords Lernen beginnen		disagree
pore over Lernen beginnen		go through
run down Lernen beginnen		criticize
on the brink of Lernen beginnen		on the point of
in high spirits Lernen beginnen		cheerful
wears heart on sleeve Lernen beginnen		express feeling openly
turn down Lernen beginnen		refuse
stole the show Lernen beginnen		win everyone's praise
measure up Lernen beginnen		reach the level
doctor account Lernen beginnen		to manipulate the accounts
in lieu of Lernen beginnen		despite of
bring about Lernen beginnen		cause
pull up Lernen beginnen		reprimand
loose head Lernen beginnen		panic
take to task Lernen beginnen		to criticize severely
sit in judgement Lernen beginnen		pass a judgement or commeton someone especially when you have no authority
cry over spilt Milk Lernen beginnen		cry over irreparable loss
carrot and stick Lernen beginnen		reward and punishment policy
to cut teeth Lernen beginnen		to gain experience for the first timd
close the book Lernen beginnen		stop working on something
bird's eye view Lernen beginnen		an overview
run in the same groove Lernen beginnen		advance in harmony
keep your hand Lernen beginnen		remain calm
pull strings Lernen beginnen		use personal influence
sought after Lernen beginnen		very demandable thing
on the spur of the moment Lernen beginnen		to act suddenly, without plan
status quo Lernen beginnen		unchanged position
to bring to light Lernen beginnen		to reveal
go scot free Lernen beginnen		to escape without punishment
take exception Lernen beginnen		to object over something
give the game away Lernen beginnen		give out the secret(unintentionally)
take cue from Lernen beginnen		to copy what someone already din in past in order to be successful
end up in smoke Lernen beginnen		come to nothing
dropping like flies Lernen beginnen		collapsing in large number
put across Lernen beginnen		to communicate your ideas
to have second thought Lernen beginnen		to reconsider
to break the ice Lernen beginnen		to start conversation
send packing Lernen beginnen		terminate service
kick up a row Lernen beginnen		to complain loudly about something
to talk someone over Lernen beginnen		to convince over
bury the hatchet Lernen beginnen		to make peace
through thick and thin Lernen beginnen		under all circumstances
come to grief Lernen beginnen		to suffer
eat anyone's salt Lernen beginnen		to be anyone's guest
give a hand with Lernen beginnen		to help with something
take to heart Lernen beginnen		to be very upset by something
had better Lernen beginnen		used for telling somebody what you think he 'should' do
point blank Lernen beginnen		very definite and direct
kicking heels Lernen beginnen		waste time
hold ones tongue Lernen beginnen		to be silent
no hard and fast rules Lernen beginnen		easy regulation
live from hand to mouth Lernen beginnen		miserably
take exception Lernen beginnen		to object
to hail from Lernen beginnen		to come from
to put an end to Lernen beginnen		stop
turn up Lernen beginnen		to appear
turn down Lernen beginnen		reject
to pass away Lernen beginnen		die
carry weight Lernen beginnen		be important
fall flat Lernen beginnen		fail to amuse people
to get wind Lernen beginnen		come to know about something secret
part and parcel Lernen beginnen		an essential part of someone
to give vent to Lernen beginnen		to expressa feeling (anger)
stand by Lernen beginnen		to help
at a loss Lernen beginnen		unable
hand in glove Lernen beginnen		working closely with someone
for better or worse Lernen beginnen		in every condition
from the bottom of my heart Lernen beginnen		to speak frankly
in a nutshell Lernen beginnen		brief
water under the bridge Lernen beginnen		something that happened in the pastand is now forgotten
stick to guns Lernen beginnen		hold on to original decisions
out of hand Lernen beginnen		out of control
looking forward to Lernen beginnen		to expect something
slip off Lernen beginnen		leave quietly
get on well Lernen beginnen		have a friendly relationship
as hard as nut Lernen beginnen		emotionless
allow a free hand Lernen beginnen		complete liberty
lays out Lernen beginnen		to spend money
weal and woe Lernen beginnen		ups and downs
iron will Lernen beginnen		strong determination
rack and ruin Lernen beginnen		ransacked
see through Lernen beginnen		detect
bull in a china shop Lernen beginnen		a clumsy person
change colours Lernen beginnen		to turn pale
out of the world Lernen beginnen		extraordinary
sweep under the carpet Lernen beginnen		to hide something
to toe the line Lernen beginnen		to follow the boss's orders
stick to guns Lernen beginnen		maintain opinion
fish in troubled water Lernen beginnen		to make a profit out of troubled situation
let the grass grow under the feet Lernen beginnen		delay in getting things done
in the long run Lernen beginnen		over a period of time
out of wits Lernen beginnen		greatly confused
face the music Lernen beginnen		accept punishment
to play second fiddle Lernen beginnen		take a subordinate role
casting pearl before swine Lernen beginnen		offering good things to undeserving people
egg someone on Lernen beginnen		to encourage somebodyto do something
take a leap in the dark Lernen beginnen		to take risk
cut the guardian knot Lernen beginnen		remove difficulties
a cake walk Lernen beginnen		easy achievement
let sleeping dogs lie Lernen beginnen		not to bring up an old controversy
a month of sunday Lernen beginnen		a long time
a closed book Lernen beginnen		a mystery
through thick and thin Lernen beginnen		in spite of all difficulties
wet one's whistle Lernen beginnen		to have a drink
bury the hatchet Lernen beginnen		make peace
live wire Lernen beginnen		energetic person
feel blue Lernen beginnen		trouble... expressed
above board Lernen beginnen		legal ... honest
pour cats and dogs Lernen beginnen		rain heavily
iron fist Lernen beginnen		to treat people in severe manner
rule the roost Lernen beginnen		exercise authority
donkey's year Lernen beginnen		a long period
to make things done Lernen beginnen		to manage
chicken out Lernen beginnen		to decide not to do something because you are afraid
break down Lernen beginnen		weeping bitterly
get down to business Lernen beginnen		to begin work seriously
take exception Lernen beginnen		to object at something
to cast a die Lernen beginnen		to take a decision
see through Lernen beginnen		detect... to realize the truth
cordon off Lernen beginnen		isolate
pick on Lernen beginnen		warn severely
a wild goose chase Lernen beginnen		fruitless pursuit
a bolt from the blue Lernen beginnen		a complete surprise
to cut one short Lernen beginnen		to criticize
a cut above Lernen beginnen		rather superior to
give vent to Lernen beginnen		to express
bring about Lernen beginnen		cause to happen
husband one's resource Lernen beginnen		to save
foam at the mouth Lernen beginnen		angry
pin money Lernen beginnen		additional money
the alpha and omega Lernen beginnen		beginning and end
salt of the earth Lernen beginnen		good... honest... ideal
gerrymandering way Lernen beginnen		in manipulative and unfair way
hard and fast Lernen beginnen		that cannot be altered... fixed
dot one's l's and cross one T's Lernen beginnen		be detailed and exact
all moonshine Lernen beginnen		superficial
keep up with Lernen beginnen		go at equal pace
flies of at a tangent Lernen beginnen		start discussio something irrelevant
batten down the hatches Lernen beginnen		prepare for difficult situation
nail one's colour to the mast Lernen beginnen		refuse to climb down
all might and main Lernen beginnen		with full force
red herrings Lernen beginnen		mislead... unimportant fact
look sharp Lernen beginnen		pay attention
big draw Lernen beginnen		huge attraction
at a strech Lernen beginnen		continuously
know beans about something Lernen beginnen		well informed and intelligent
know the ropes Lernen beginnen		learn the procedure
barking up the wrong tree Lernen beginnen		trying to find someone at wrong place
in the swim Lernen beginnen		well informed and up to date
in the loop Lernen beginnen		informed regularly
hold one's horses Lernen beginnen		to keep waiting
black out Lernen beginnen		lost consciousness
cut and dry method Lernen beginnen		specific
back to the drawing board Lernen beginnen		plan it all over again
in the air Lernen beginnen		certain
on the same page Lernen beginnen		thinks in a similar way
pull no punch Lernen beginnen		speaks frankly
to the letter Lernen beginnen		paying attention to every detail
to carve out a niche Lernen beginnen		to work harder in order to have successful career
in dutch Lernen beginnen		in trouble
around the clock Lernen beginnen		day and night
come a long way Lernen beginnen		develop... progress
small fry Lernen beginnen		people or things that are not considered to be importan
cool about working Lernen beginnen		not tense about working
salad days Lernen beginnen		adolescence
all ears Lernen beginnen		attentive
other fish to fry Lernen beginnen		some important work to attend to
to tell in a nut shell Lernen beginnen		in a brief manner
a close fisted person Lernen beginnen		miser
to gather roses only Lernen beginnen		to seek all enjoyment of life
an about turn Lernen beginnen		complete change of opinion or situation
make a mockery Lernen beginnen		no serious outcome
eat like a horse Lernen beginnen		eat a lot
pay on the nail Lernen beginnen		pay promptly... payment without delay
Penelope's web Lernen beginnen		an endless job
null and void Lernen beginnen		having no legal force
stir up a hornet's nest Lernen beginnen		to create a lot of trouble
second thought Lernen beginnen		reconsidering the original idea
average out Lernen beginnen		balance
floored Lernen beginnen		surprise ... confuse
give way Lernen beginnen		collapse
break off Lernen beginnen		suddenly stop
go haywire Lernen beginnen		becaome out of control
to latch onto Lernen beginnen		to promote
fight shy of Lernen beginnen		to avoid someone
hold water Lernen beginnen		seem logical
to be down to earth Lernen beginnen		to be realistic
to shun evil company Lernen beginnen		to avoid or give up bad company
seamy side Lernen beginnen		unpleasant and immoral
a sacred cow Lernen beginnen		a person never to be criticized
a dog's breakfast Lernen beginnen		a total mess
shed crocodile tear Lernen beginnen		to pretend to be sympathetic
to be in a quandary Lernen beginnen		in a confusing situation
to put in a nutshell Lernen beginnen		to state something very concisely
the genomes of Zürich Lernen beginnen		a slang term for swiss bankers
to make up one's mind Lernen beginnen		to decide what to do
to call it a day Lernen beginnen		decide to finish working of the day
put something by Lernen beginnen		to save money for a particular purpose
telling upon Lernen beginnen		having strong effect
part and parcel Lernen beginnen		important part
carry out Lernen beginnen		complete something
take fancy Lernen beginnen		to attract
make amends for Lernen beginnen		compensate the loss
leave high and dry Lernen beginnen		in a difficult situation without help or money
make believe Lernen beginnen		to pretend that something is true
go for the jugular Lernen beginnen		to attack somebody's weaker point during a discussio
at loggerhead Lernen beginnen		in strong disagreement
go dutch Lernen beginnen		divide the cost
shot one's wad or bolt Lernen beginnen		do all within one's power
ramp up means Lernen beginnen		to increase the amount or size something
teeming down Lernen beginnen		to rain very heavily
jump the gun Lernen beginnen		to start something too soon
a foregone conclusion Lernen beginnen		predictable result
slip under tha radar Lernen beginnen		to go unnoticed for a long period of time
cut and dried Lernen beginnen		definite
lose sight of Lernen beginnen		pay no attention
fly into Passion Lernen beginnen		to be enraged
egg on your face Lernen beginnen		to look foolish or embarrassment
reduce to ashes Lernen beginnen		destroyed and made useless
shoulder a burden Lernen beginnen		perform a duty
brow beat Lernen beginnen		to bully
at close quarters Lernen beginnen		close examinations
likely to run into rough weather Lernen beginnen		encounter difficulties
batten down the hatches Lernen beginnen		to prepare for trouble
paint the town red Lernen beginnen		have a lively time
a diamond is forever Lernen beginnen		a never ending sign of love
the darling buds of may Lernen beginnen		an appreciation of what is fresh and new
rise with the dark Lernen beginnen		get up early
make a beeline Lernen beginnen		rush
horse sense Lernen beginnen		basic common sense
shot in the arm Lernen beginnen		something that gives encouragement
catch time by the forelock Lernen beginnen		seize opportunity
get on nervous Lernen beginnen		annoying
vexed question Lernen beginnen		controversial issue
finish with something Lernen beginnen		be through
to set the thames on fire Lernen beginnen		do a heroic deed
play duck and Drakes Lernen beginnen		spend lavishly
be taken aback Lernen beginnen		shocked ... surprise
lay it on thick Lernen beginnen		an exaggeration
draw a line Lernen beginnen		to set a limit
to cut the gordian knot Lernen beginnen		perfrom a difficult task
arm chair critic Lernen beginnen		a person who give advice based on theory not on practice
feather you nest Lernen beginnen		to make yourself richer
throw up cards Lernen beginnen		to give in
vote with your feet Lernen beginnen		showing your disapproval
dog in a manger Lernen beginnen		a selfish person
chapter and verse Lernen beginnen		providing minutes details
bring down the house Lernen beginnen		amuse the audience greatly
beside the mark Lernen beginnen		irrelevant
give away Lernen beginnen		to distributing something
all moonshine Lernen beginnen		concocted
shake off Lernen beginnen		forget
cat nap Lernen beginnen		nap
cat nap Lernen beginnen		short sleep
fit like a glove Lernen beginnen		perfectly
caught red handed Lernen beginnen		discovered in the act of doing
for all intents and purpose Lernen beginnen		practically
go out one's way Lernen beginnen		do everything possible
in the running Lernen beginnen		has prospects in competition
make room Lernen beginnen		make space
mend your Way's Lernen beginnen		improve one's behavior
beggar description Lernen beginnen		cannot be described
hope against hope Lernen beginnen		nurture an impossible hope
paled into insignificance Lernen beginnen		seemed less important
make it light Lernen beginnen		treat lightly
every inch a gentleman Lernen beginnen		entirely
to take to heart Lernen beginnen		to be greatly affected
to bring to light Lernen beginnen		to reveal
all moonshine Lernen beginnen		far from reality
call on Lernen beginnen		pay a visit
pros and cons Lernen beginnen		advantage and disadvantages
be down with Lernen beginnen		suffering from
pull together Lernen beginnen		work harmoniously
to burry the hatchet Lernen beginnen		to make peace
scot free Lernen beginnen		unpunished
to give oneself airs Lernen beginnen		behave arrogantly
drive home Lernen beginnen		emphasize
a left hand compliment Lernen beginnen		an ambiguous compliment
cut a sorry figure Lernen beginnen		make a poor impression
to take to task Lernen beginnen		reprimand
to get cold feet Lernen beginnen		fear
on tenterhooks Lernen beginnen		in suspense and anxiety
a house of cards Lernen beginnen		an insecure scheme
to smell a rat Lernen beginnen		to suspect foul dealings
dressing down Lernen beginnen		rebuke
null and void Lernen beginnen		invalid
throw cold water Lernen beginnen		discourage
butt in Lernen beginnen		interrupt
carry the ball Lernen beginnen		be in charge
turn down Lernen beginnen		reject
cap in hand Lernen beginnen		in a respectful manner
beyond the pale Lernen beginnen		unacceptable
stick to one's guns Lernen beginnen		maintain iwn opinion
straw in the wind Lernen beginnen		an indication of what might happen
curry favours Lernen beginnen		seek favourable attention
weal and woe Lernen beginnen		good times and bad times
call in question Lernen beginnen		challenge
make both ends meet Lernen beginnen		live within means
put up the shutters Lernen beginnen		go out of business
draw a blank Lernen beginnen		find no favour
to keep in abeyance Lernen beginnen		in a state of suspension
to be in a fix Lernen beginnen		in a difficult situation
as daft as a brush Lernen beginnen		extremely silly
in a nutshell Lernen beginnen		briefly
strain every nerve Lernen beginnen		work very hard
evening of life Lernen beginnen		old age
button one's lips Lernen beginnen		stop talking
cock and bull stories Lernen beginnen		absurd and unlikely stories
a live wire Lernen beginnen		lively and active
wet behind the ears Lernen beginnen		young and inexperienced
get the sack Lernen beginnen		be dismissed
donkey's year Lernen beginnen		a long time
a man of letter Lernen beginnen		scholar
bear in mind Lernen beginnen		remember
to clip one's wings Lernen beginnen		to deprive one of power
hold up Lernen beginnen		delay
feather one's own nest Lernen beginnen		make money in a improper way
pull a fast one Lernen beginnen		play a trick
turn turtle Lernen beginnen		complete over turn of a situation
a gentleman at large Lernen beginnen		a man without a job
lose face Lernen beginnen		become embarrassed
build castle in the air Lernen beginnen		day dreaming
fall back on Lernen beginnen		resort to something
go rack and ruin Lernen beginnen		get into a bad condition
have a chip on one's shoulder Lernen beginnen		nurse a grudge
the seamy side Lernen beginnen		unpleasant aspect
make one's mark Lernen beginnen		distinguish oneself
throw in the towel Lernen beginnen		acknowledge defeat
mare's nest Lernen beginnen		worthless thing
will o the wisp Lernen beginnen		unreal imagining
palm off Lernen beginnen		to receive
from stem to stem Lernen beginnen		aage se piche tk
take up the hatchet Lernen beginnen		prepare for or go to war
at loose ends Lernen beginnen		in an uncertain situation
with might and main Lernen beginnen		with full force
ruffle somebody's feather Lernen beginnen		annoy somebody
cut short Lernen beginnen		interrupt
jump on the bandwagon Lernen beginnen		to join something once it is success/popular
take with a grain of salt Lernen beginnen		not take something too seriously
it goes without saying Lernen beginnen		something which is implied to be obvious
to let someone off Lernen beginnen		to leave someone in this present date

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