UK IDIOMS

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Bodiul Danyil
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Turn a blind eye —
to ignore something
that you know is
wrong
Above board – if a plan
or business agreement is
above board, it is honest
and not trying to deceive
anyone
Taken aback – to
surprise or shock
someone so much a back aback around
that they do not
know how to
behave for a short
time
Stick to your guns —
to refuse to change
your ideas although
other people try to
make you change
them
Go against the grain — if
something that you say or do
goes against the grain, you
do not like saying or doing it
is not what you would
usually say or do
Not bat an eye/ eyelid/
eyelash — to show no
sign of surprise or worry
when something
unexpected happens
bat bet blink
Be at the end of your
tether – to be so tired,
worried, or annoyed by
something that you feel
unable to deal with it
any more
Throw sb in at the deep end
— to make someone do
something difficult,
especially a job, without
preparing them for it or
giving them any help
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