Sample Deck of Entire Course

Total: 15 cards

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curiosity killed the cat

idiom

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a warning that asking too many questions about other people's business can lead to trouble
illustration for curiosity killed the cat

take a rain check

idiom

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to tell someone that you cannot accept an invitation now, but you would accept it at a later date or time; to postpone a plan
illustration for take a rain check

black sheep of the family

idiom

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to be different from and not approved by the other members of the group, usually used in the context of a family
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water under the bridge

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problems encountered in the past that someone does not want to think or worry about anymore
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bread and butter

idiom

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a job or activity that is a person, group, or company’s main source of income
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pull the trigger

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to make a decisive move or action
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off the hook

idiom

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allowed or able to avoid blame, responsibility, obligation, or difficulty
illustration for off the hook

have bigger fish to fry

idiom

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to have something more important to do or attend to
illustration for have bigger fish to fry

nip something in the bud

idiom

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to stop, cease, or prevent something at the beginning or in an early phase before it becomes too difficult or unmanageable
illustration for nip something in the bud

the gloves are off

idiom

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when people start to fight or compete aggressively and without hesitation
illustration for the gloves are off

move up in the world

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to be more successful or have a better situation in life
illustration for move up in the world

above your pay grade

idiom

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said to someone who does not have the knowledge, skill, authority or ability to decide on or deal with something
illustration for above your pay grade

kick the bucket

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to die
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food for thought

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an idea or a piece of information that’s worth thinking carefully about
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I'll cross that bridge when I get to it

idiom

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to not discuss a problem immediately or to delay worrying about something
illustration for I'll cross that bridge when I get to it