OLYMPIC 30/4 ENGLISH GRADE 11

a chink in sb’s armour

A vulnerability or weakness in someone's character or defenses that can be exploited by others.

a clean bill of health

An official statement confirming that someone is in good health and free from disease, often used in medical contexts.

a blanket ban

A prohibition that applies universally to all circumstances or instances, leaving no exceptions.

bring somebody down a peg (or two)

To humiliate or reduce someone's pride or self-importance, often by confronting them with their shortcomings or failures.

keep your cards close to your chest

To remain secretive about one's plans or intentions, avoiding sharing information that could be advantageous to others.

throw in the towel

to admit that you have been defeated and stop trying

burn your bridges

​to do something that makes it impossible to return to the previous situation later

negotiate