English Idioms | Page 26

-26- Rr pull {or bring) a rabbit out of the {or a) hat : used to describe an action that is fortuitous, and may involve sleight of hand or deception. Βγάδσ ιαγό από ην θαπέιν ή βγάδσ ηνλ άζζν από ην καλίθη. rain cats and dogs : rain very hard. Έβξεμε θαξεθινπόδαξα. read between the lines : look for or discover a meaning that is hidden or implied rather than explicitly stated. Γηαβάδσ αλάκεζα ζηηο γξακκέο. read someone like a book : be able tounderstand someone's thoughts and motives clearly or easily. Σνλ δηαβάδεηο αλνηρηό βηβιίν. a rebel without a cause : a person who is deeply dissatisfied with society in general but does not have a specific aim to fight for. Δπαλαζηάηεο ρσξίο αηηία. recharge your batteries : regain your strength and energy by resting and relaxing for a time. Φνξηίδσ ηηο κπαηαξίεο. red as a beetroot (of a person) : red-faced, typically through embarrassment. Κόθθηλνο ζαλ παπαξνύλα. (like) a red rag to a bull : an object,utterance, or act which is certain to provoke or anger someone. Κόθθηλν παλί Explanation : The colour red was traditionally supposed to provoke a bull, and is the colour of the cape used by matadors in bullfighting. revenge is a dish best served (or eaten) cold : vengeance is often more satisfying if it is not exacted immediately, Ζ εθδίθεζε είλαη έλα πηάην πνπ ηξώγεηαη θξύν. between a rock and a hard place : in a situation where you are faced with two equally difficult or unpleasant alternatives. Αλάκεζα ζηε ΢θύιια θαη ζηε Υάξπβδε ή από ην ιύθν ζηελ αξθνύδα ή κπξνο γθξεκόο θαη πίζσ ξέκα.