quake in one's boots
To be frightened, scared, or nervous.
The thought of climbing that high had him quaking in his boots.
question of time
(also a matter of time) said about something that will surely happen.
The criminal will be arrested. It's just a question of time.
quick one
to have a drink before going somewhere.
Let's have a quick one before we go to work.
quote a price
state in advance the price for...
The mason quoted a price of 500$ to fix the roof of my house.
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To be frightened, scared, or nervous.
The thought of climbing that high had him quaking in his boots.
question of time
(also a matter of time) said about something that will surely happen.
The criminal will be arrested. It's just a question of time.
quick one
to have a drink before going somewhere.
Let's have a quick one before we go to work.
quote a price
state in advance the price for...
The mason quoted a price of 500$ to fix the roof of my house.
_________________________________________
View the original article here
See also
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiom
http://www.idiomsite.com
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