Objective Proficiency idioms revisions Units 1-4 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Objective Proficiency idioms revisions Units 1-4

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Her husband has left her ... and ... without any money. (= abandoned in a difficult situation)

high and dry

20

The doctor says that it's ... and ... whether Mary will be okay (= uncertain if she will recover)

touch and go

10

In every friendship there has to be some ... and ... . (= compromise from both sides)

give and take

5

He was regularly seen attending nightclubs and discos, and was generally the ... and ... of the party. (= at the centre of festivities, encouraging others)

life and soul

10

Suddenly everything fell ... ..., and I knew what to do. (= parts of a confusing situation become clear)

into place

20

He arrived out ... ... ..., without calling first. (= without prior notice)

out of the blue

5

You’d better ... ... ... if you want to keep your job. (= do what you are told, follow the rules)

toe the line

25

Rob generously offered to ... the restaurant bill. (= pay)

foot

20

The paramedics had to ... onlookers aside to get to those injured. (= push)

shoulder

20

I couldn't ... the idea of going into the office one more day. (= put up with, bear)

stomach / face

20

He had to face the ... after being rude to the teacher. (= consequences)

music

15

You should apply for more than one job – don’t put all your ... ... ... ... . (= depend entirely on the success of one plan)

eggs in one basket

20

It's really not worth my time, I've got ... ... to ...! (= more important things to do)

bigger fish to fry

10

After boasting that his company could outperform the industry's best, he's been forced to eat ... ... . (=admit you were wrong)

eat humble pie

5

This latest scandal has left the government with ... on its ... . (=looking stupid as a result of its own actions)

egg on its face

20

You have to take everything she says with a ... of ..., because she tends to exaggerate. (= not believe it all)

with a pinch of salt

10