Matching Pairs Technology IdiomsOnline version Find out the meaning of these idioms related to technology, inventions and future. by Míriam Tomàs 1 Rarely, once in a very long time. 2 To do something differently, after it has been done in the same way for a long time. 3 To change your ideas or behaviour as the world or the situation changes. 4 To continue to work well over a long period of time or to remain popular or respected for a long time. 5 To explain something to someone in a very complicated way, in order to impress them rather than help them understand. 6 To become realistic; to become alert of what is going on around one. 7 If you say that, you mean that it’s obvious. 8 When new ideas or products are tested on someone. 9 Do something again, from the beginning, especially in a needless or inefficient effort. 10 To try to return to the past Come down to earth Break the mould Blind someone with science Once in a blue moon It doesn't take a rocket scientist To turn back the clock Move with the times Be somebody's guinea pig Stand the test of time Reinvent the wheel
