English Idioms Answers

It means authentic, not fake

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It means to be brave in the face of adversity. It is often used to describe the spirit of the British people at times of adversity such as WWII.

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It is used to describe the situation where you are talking about someone and they suddenly show up.

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A metaphor for deception or fraud.

example: Enron's accounting was all smoke and mirrors.

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It means to try very hard.

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A black sheep is someone who does not fit in with a group. Often used to describe a member of a family who does not fit in.

Visualize a flock of white sheep with one black sheep in the flock.

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To make a big deal out of something small or insignificant.

Example:

Why is Sara so upset?
Oh, she is just making a mountain out of a molehill.

Notes:
A molehill is a small mound of dirt dug up by a small animal known as a mole.

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It means to take a position (even if you disagree with it) just for the sake of argument.

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A term to mean something fundamental to one's livelihood or business. Often used to refer to one's pay or income or a skill that is used to earn money.

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