Week 08/04/2016
Cotton on to something = start liking something
Fits and starts = inconsistent
High and dry = exposed/vulnerable
Rank and file = ordinary members
Nook and cranny = small corners
Wear and tear = damage
Scrimp and save = save a lot
Fair and square = in a fair way
Stand out like a sore thumb = be conspicuous
Go down like a lead balloon = To make a very
bad impression
Have eyes like a hawk = have very good eyesight
As safe as houses = very safe
As hard as nails = very tough (a person)
As dull as dishwater = very boring
As clean as a whistle = extremely clean
Go out on a limb for somebody = risk your own
safety for another person
Slog away at something = To work very hard at
something
Reek of something = smell very badly
Goad someone into doing something = To persuade
someone through embarrassment
Muddle through something = Get through
something with difficulty
Frugal = very careful with money
Excruciating pain = a lot of pain
Good language from report:
Easily accessible by…
As such = consequently
Thus = consequently
To be in dire need of something
Unconducive to something = which does not lead
to
Airy = a place with fresh air
Refurbishment = Improvement in a building
Entice = To attract/allure
Prevailing = current/predominant
Ornate = decorative
