UNIT 8 IDIOMS
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20 Terms
like a bear with a sore head
Refers to someone who is irritable or grumpy.
like a bull in a china shop
Describes someone who is clumsy or reckless in a sensitive situation.
like looking for a needle in a haystack
Indicates a task that is extremely difficult or nearly impossible.
like a red rag to a bull
Refers to something that provokes anger or irritation.
like a shot
Means something happens very quickly; instantaneously.
like water off a duck's back
Describes criticism or negativity that does not affect someone.
like a ton of bricks
Refers to something that is sudden and overwhelming.
like a house on fire
Describes something that is happening quickly or successfully.
like a Trojan
Indicates something that has hidden dangers or problems.
like a Cheshire cat
Refers to someone who is grinning broadly.
like a rhinoceros
Describes someone or something that is very strong or heavy.
like a sieve
Refers to someone who has a poor memory or forgets things easily.
like the back of one's hand
Means to know something very well.
like a drowned rat
Refers to someone who is very wet or disheveled.
like something the cat brought in
Describes something messy or undesirable.
like a log
Refers to someone who is very still or unresponsive, often due to tiredness.
like wildfire
Indicates something that spreads rapidly.
like a trooper
Describes someone who perseveres despite difficulties.
like a bad penny
Refers to someone who repeatedly returns despite being unwanted.
like a hawk
Indicates someone who is observing closely or attentively.