Idioms About Science and Technology

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Idioms About Science and Technology




On another planet

not paying attention, acting strangely

 

Bells and whistles

extra features and trimmings

 

To blow a fuse

to lose your temper

 

Cutting edge

advanced and innovative

 

A shoulder to cry on

someone who listens to your problems

 

By Hook or by Crook

By some possibly dishonest means

 



To push someone’s buttons

to provoke someone

 

Cog in the machine

said about one part of a large system or organization

 

Get your wires crossed

being confused or not understanding someone

 

At boiling point

reached one’s limit in patience or temper

Blow a fuse

become very angry/lose one’s temper

 

Not rocket science

easy to do or understand

 

a piece of cake

A task that can be accomplished very easily.

 

up and running

properly functioning