Guess the expression
This expression means to start a relationship badly from the very beginning.
got off on the wrong foot
A very small sign of hope.
a glimmer of hope
I didn’t want to discuss the issue because it might open______________________ and create more problems.
(open a can of worms)
After the argument, they decided to talk and clear the wind.
clear the air
When two people strongly disagree, they may lock_____.
lock horns (over)
A sudden creative idea.
a flash of inspiration
His rude comment really ______________________way and annoyed me.
(rubbed me up the wrong way)
If we want to solve this issue, we’ll have to meet in the middle way.
meet smb halfway
If a conflict suddenly becomes intense or reaches a crisis point, it _____.
comes to a head
A sudden feeling of guilt.
pangs of guilt
She tends to blow______________________ and make small issues seem much more serious.
(blow things out of proportion)
Stop picking at your younger brother — leave him alone.
pick on
If someone insists on their position despite pressure, they _____.
stick to their guns / stand their ground
A sudden intense feeling of pride.
a swell of pride
During the internship, I found myself at ______________________ my supervisor about how to complete the project.
(found myself at loggerheads with)
His professionalism quickly rubbed on the rest of the team.
rub off on
If you insist firmly that something must stop, you _____.
put your foot down
A sharp sudden pain.
a stab of pain
The kids were ________________around instead of doing their homework.
(messing around)
I wanted to interrupt him, but I had to bite my lip tongue during the meeting.
bite my tongue