→ Phrases → Sāciet mācīties / Lejupielādēt MP3 flashcards

jautājums		atbilde
in/into force sākt mācīties		existing, being used New driving regulations are going to come into force this year
out of bounds sākt mācīties		not acceptable The Senator’s comments were way out of bounds
to break the mould (mold) sākt mācīties		to do sth different, be new Their approach to teaching broke the mould
your face/spirits fall sākt mācīties		suddenly look, feel unhappy As she red her exam results, her face fell
fall from grace sākt mācīties		lose a powerful position She fell from grace because of her secrets being reveled
to go off with a bang sākt mācīties		to have a flying start This year didn’t go off with a bang
place in the sun sākt mācīties		a lucky position He certainly earned his place in the sun
in the bag sākt mācīties		certain to be won/achieved When the score got to 2 we knew the game was in the bag
to ride the crest of a wave sākt mācīties		to be very successful for a limited period of time He is still riding the crest of a wavr of popularity
on the up and up sākt mācīties		improving, increasing It’s only a small business but it’s definitely on the up/ House prices are still on the up
lose your touch sākt mācīties		lose your ability to do sth It’s good to see their goalkeeper’s not losing his touch
to vote with your feet sākt mācīties		to show your opinion by leaving an orhanization/no longer supporting it When the prices of skiing doubled, tourists voted with their feet and just stopped going

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