Monday, 16 July 2012

UFS201 1st Vocabulary Entry

1. Southpaw.
    ~ someone who is left-handed.

2. Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
    ~ don't assume that something will happen until it has   
       happened.

3. Not playing with a full deck.
    ~ someone who lacks intelligence.

4. Fuddy-duddy.
    ~ an old-fashioned and foolish type of person.

5. Loose cannon.
    ~ someone who is unpredictable and can cause damage if
      not kept in check.

6. Flash in the pan.
    ~ something that shows potential or looks promising in the
      beginning but fails to deliver anything in the end.

7. Idle hands are the devil's tools.
    ~ you are more likely to get in trouble if you have
      nothing to do.

8. Queer the pitch.
    ~ destroy or ruin a plan.

9. Wear your heart on your sleeve.
    ~ to openly and freely express your emotions.

10. Rome was not built in one day.
    ~ if you want something to be completely properly, then
      its going to take time. 

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