Vocabulary
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Superior to; higher in quality
“This is A NOTCH ABOVE”
A way of asking what someone is thinking
“You've been quiet - A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS”
Every small amount helps to build one's savings
“A PENNY SAVED IS A PENNY EARNED”
A visual presentation can communicate something very effectively
“A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS”
A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words
“You know what they say - A PICTURE PAINTS A THOUSAND WORDS”
Something that is very easy to do
“That math test was A PIECE OF CAKE”
An easy and pleasant job that also pays well
“She landed A PLUM JOB”
Someone who learns something fast
“She's A QUICK STUDY”
Somebody or something of a kind that one seldom sees
“She's A RARE BIRD”
A special, memorable, or happy day
“Today is A RED LETTER DAY - we got engaged!”
Extremely colourful and bright
“The garden is A RIOT OF COLOUR”
Something that costs too much money; something that is overpriced
“That restaurant was A RIP OFF”
Someone who is excessively scared or afraid
“Don't be A SCAREDY-CAT”
A second chance to do something
“I get A SECOND BITE AT THE CHERRY”
Someone that you're pleased to see
“You're A SIGHT FOR SORE EYES”
A person or object in a vulnerable position
“I was A SITTING DUCK”
Little to no likelihood of occurrence or success
“It has A SNOWBALL'S CHANCE IN HELL”
A fantastic bargain; something that costs much less than it's worth
“That car is A STEAL at that price”
Fix something quickly, because if you don't, it will get more difficult
“A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE”
A very short distance
“It's just A STONE'S THROW away”
Unnecessary anger or worry about something unimportant
“It's just A STORM IN A TEACUP”
A difficult task
“That's A TALL ORDER”
Something happens to you that you have done to someone else; experiencing the same treatment you've given others
“Now he's getting A TASTE OF HIS OWN MEDICINE”
A hopeless search or pursuit of something unattainable
“They sent me on A WILD GOOSE CHASE”
