ALUMNA:

YERLY PATRICIA ORTIZ GIRON

11 B

Be in the red To have spent more

money than you have

in the bank,etc.

Once in a blue moon Very rarely; almost

never

Keep your head To stay calm

What for For what purpose or

reason; why

Under the weather Not very well

Come to the boil To begin to boil

Under a cloud With the disapproval

of the people around

you

Do the job or trick To get the result that

is wanted

As right as rain Completely healthy

and normal

Not bad Quite good

By the scruff of the

neck

By the back of the

neck

Be none the worse To be no worse than

before

Give birth To produce a baby

Do your bit To do your share of

something;To help with

something

One or two A few

In black and white In writing or in print

To what extent How far; How much

Informal or relaxed Free and easy

Safe and sound Not hurt, damaged,

lost, etc.

Alone on all fours

Feel like a fish out of

water

unknown

Eat like a horseo eat a lot

She is dressed to kill! elegant lady

Sing like a bird Speak much

To learn many things

by heart

Studious