Problem solving
If the town is rife with cowboy businesses, is it good or bad?
bad
rife with = full of sth bad
an intense, powerful, and sudden drive to do something that feels almost impossible to resist
What does it mean to read between the lines?
finding a hidden meaning in something that is not stated directly
What does it mean: spread your wings?
to become independent and try new things by using your full potential for the first time
Is it positive or negative: to have dealings with?
negative
Do these expressions have the same meaning:
to be over the moon vs be on top of the world
yes, both describe happiness
What's schadenfreude?
The experience of pleasure, joy, or satisfaction derived from learning about or witnessing the troubles, failures, or humiliation of another person
What's a double edged sword?
Something that has positive and negative aspects
causes a lot of trouble
What does it mean to see red?
get furious
If you take something with a pinch of salt, you...
don't trust something fully
What's a domestic dispute?
a conflict or argument that occurs between family members, romantic partners, or people who live in the same household.
What's a fuel gauge?
a dashboard instrument that measures and displays the amount of fuel remaining in a vehicle's tank
What does it mean to be up in arms?
get angry
What does it mean if somebody drops a few hints?
someone is trying to tell you something indirectly instead of saying it straight out
What's an apprenticeship?
a structured training program that combines paid on-the-job work experience with classroom instruction to teach a specific trade or profession
Complete the idiom and explain its meaning:
Marry in haste, ...
repent at leisure
If you make hasty decisions you will suffer long term consequences
What does it mean to be in stitches?
something has made you laugh
What does it mean that I heard it through the grapevine?
I heard it through unofficial channels.
What's a bystander effect?
a psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present