Vocabulary
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A distraction from the main issue
“That argument is A RED HERRING”
Official rules and processes that seem unnecessary and delay results
“We have to cut through a lot of RED TAPE”
Endure a difficult situation
“We'll RIDE OUT THE STORM”
In an obvious place but overlooked
“It was RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSE”
Sound familiar; seem familiar but you can't quite place it
“The name RINGS A BELL but I can't place it”
Cheat or overcharge someone
“They really RIPPED US OFF on that deal”
Something very complicated
“It's not ROCKET SCIENCE, just follow the steps”
Give a guest special treatment or a very warm welcome
“They ROLLED OUT THE RED CARPET for the celebrities”
Important work takes time; you can't expect to do great things quickly
“Be patient - ROME WASN'T BUILT IN A DAY”
A general rule or principle that is usually true but not always
“As a RULE OF THUMB, bake at 180°C”
Lose energy or enthusiasm
“The project RAN OUT OF STEAM”
Take initiative and continue with a task or idea
“She RAN WITH THE BALL on that project”
Something that cannot be criticized
“Social Security is A SACRED COW in politics”
Completely safe and without injury or harm
“The hikers returned SAFE AND SOUND”
Learning through life's tough experiences rather than formal education
“He learned in the SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS”
Show your anger about something, especially by shouting or complaining very loudly
“He'll SCREAM BLUE MURDER if he finds out”
Agree with someone; have the same opinion
“We don't always SEE EYE TO EYE on everything”
Become very angry
“When I saw what he'd done, I SAW RED”
See someone's real character for the first time, especially when it is unpleasant
“Finally, we SAW HIS TRUE COLOURS”
Make certain that a person is going to pay for something
“Let me SEE THE COLOUR OF YOUR MONEY first”
Sell very quickly and in large quantities
“The new phones are SELLING LIKE HOTCAKES”
The fact of it not being clear in a situation what is right and wrong
“There are SHADES OF GREY in every issue”
Be very frightened
“He was SHAKING IN HIS BOOTS during the interview”
Someone who is very kind and helpful
“She's A DOLL for helping us”
