2B FIXED PHRASES [CPE] | Quizlet

takes it on the chin

bravely accept criticism, punishment (take)

When his boss criticises his work, Jason never complains and ................

hold sth in check

to control, preven sth from becoming to powerful (check)

Firefighting teams worked relentlessly throughout the day and managed to ......... the fire..........

make common cause with

act together to achieve aim (make)

The teachers decided to..................... the administration in the school and together press for a salary increase.

chopping and changing

to keep changing your mind (changing)

Sarah seems unable to make a final choice about her future career. She keeps.....................

big cheese

an important person (big)

Mr Simkins is the................... in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director.

came clean

to tell the truth, to confess (come)

The employee reluctantly............. about breaking the new computer and confessed to his boss.

stay clear of

to avoid sb/sth (stay)

If you want to lose weight permanently, you should............. food containing a lot of fat.

part company with

To end a partnership with (part)

He had to ............ his partner due to their strong disagreement.

cut corners

to be less detailed and careful

In his attempt to meet the deadline he ............... and handed in a poor presentation.

rise to the challenge

act and be successful even though sth is new (rise)

Gavin will................... of his new promotion.

give chapter and verse

give every exact detail (give)

I found the information for the project in the encyclopedia but i couldn't .................... on it.

claim to fame

thing which makes sb unusual/important (claim)

Ted likes to think of himself as a celebrity but his only.......................... is that he attended a banquet at Buckingham Palace.

all it's cracked up to be

not as good as people say it is ( all)

Having seen the film that won the Oscar, I was disappointed as it was not............................

cramp my style

restrict one's behaviour in some way (style)

I prefer to practice the violin alone in my bedroom as having other members of the family listen really................