Across
- 3. … it off means to immediately have a good relationship with someone because you naturally like and understand each other
- 7. go through thick and… means to remain loyal to someone and support them through both difficult and successful periods
- 9. … upbringing is a childhood in which someone is protected from many of the difficulties, dangers, or unpleasant realities of life
- 11. make a … means to behave noisily or emotionally in public, attracting attention and causing embarrassment
- 13. too willing to believe what other people tell you, even when it may not be true
- 16. come … as means to give other people a particular impression of your personality or character
- 17. extremely careful and precise, paying close attention to even the smallest details
- 18. take it in their … means to deal with a difficult or unexpected situation calmly, without becoming too worried or upset
- 21. too satisfied with yourself or a situation, so that you fail to recognise possible problems or the need to improve
- 22. …in means to tell someone personal or private information because you trust them
- 26. … message is a confusing indication that seems to communicate two different or contradictory things
- 27. become friendly again after having argued so seriously that people kept apart
- 28. … the knot means to get married
- 30. remaining firm, loyal, or determined despite difficulties, doubts, or changing circumstances (e.g. … focus, attention, commitment)
Down
- 1. … and miss means inconsistent in quality or success, with some attempts working well and others failing
- 2. get back on the … and narrow means to return to behaving responsibly or following an honest and acceptable way of life
- 3. a person who is difficult to manage or control because of their behaviour, energy, or demanding nature
- 4. careful, responsible, and determined to do things properly
- 5. behaving as though you are superior to other people and therefore deserve more respect than they do
- 6. to be on the … means to be unable or unwilling to make a decision because you have not chosen between two possibilities
- 8. certain to happen and impossible to prevent or avoid (you tend to think there’s a verb formed from this one :))
- 10. becoming angry or irritated very easily and with little warning
- 12. …down to sth is to have one main cause, reason, or essential point when everything unnecessary is removed
- 14. drop your … is to stop being cautious or defensive and allow yourself to become more open or vulnerable
- 15. cheerful, lively, and naturally enthusiastic in social situations
- 19. showing feelings of enthusiasm, gratitude, or affection in a very open and exaggerated way
- 20. acting suddenly and without considering the possible consequences
- 23. … conclusions are broad statements or judgements that are made without considering important differences or exceptions
- 24. unable to relax or remain still because you feel bored, impatient, or dissatisfied
- 25. … on to sth is to continue to hold, keep, or depend on something even when it would be better to let it go
- 29. … off on others is to gradually influence someone else's behaviour, attitudes, or personality through regular contact