Idioms Game - الصفحة 2

Mohamed · 2008-08-30, 21:37

Hello everybody
Thanks a lot for your contributions

اقتباس:

dance with death

Well, I know this one! I will try to explain it with my own words: It has the same meaning with "to play with fire" or something more dangerous; a real risking. I hope it's clear! lol

Money talks
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hairless17 · 2008-08-30, 21:50

Money talks.
something that you say which means people who are rich have a lot of power and influence

أم بدر الدين · 2008-08-30, 22:35

اقتباس:

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Money talks.
something that you say which means people who are rich have a lot of power and influence

When you explain the previous idiom you have to putyours so the coming member explains yours

أم بدر الدين · 2008-08-30, 22:39

dead set against (something)

hairless17 · 2008-08-30, 23:58

Sorry I will put mine next time

أم بدر الدين · 2008-08-31, 16:34

اقتباس:

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dead set against (something)

ie : 0
completely opposed to something.

ex : 0
She wanted to move to Los Angeles but her parents were dead set against it.

not have the stomach (for something)

Mohamed · 2008-09-02, 15:32

Not have the stomach (for something)

To not feel strong or brave enough to do something unpleasant.

Example:
The soldiers did not have the stomach for another fight.

Usage notes:
Sometimes used in the form not have the stomach to do something: I don't think I've got the stomach to argue with her again about money.

Not have the heart (to do something)
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أم بدر الدين · 2008-09-03, 11:53

[COLOR="Red"]Not have the heart (to do something)[/COLOR]

to lack the desire or strength to do something

Example:
I didn't have the heart to tell him his injury would prevent him from playing football.

.Usage notes:
sometimes used in the form have the heart to do something be able to do something

How could we have the heart to disappoint Mom?

cross one`s heart and hope to die
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