People Idioms - Notes
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Idiom, phrasal verb or slang |
The situation |
Phrases with similar meaning or sentiment |
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(1) to be born in a barn |
Someone leaves the door open. |
Were you born in a barn? / You left the door open. |
| (2) to be in someone's shoes. | Being in a difficult situation. | I wouldn't like to be in his shoes right now / to be in his situation. |
| (3) to get upset | An emotional, nervous person. | She gets upset so easily / nervous, angry & emotional |
| (4) to have no idea | Someone doesn't really know what they're doing. | He's got no idea / That expert doesn't know anything! |
| (5) to keep someone at arm's length. | Someone you don't trust or think could cause problems. | Keep her at arm's length / she could be dangerous. |
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