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You can’t decide whether or not you want to study overseas or locally.
At a crossroads
You are in a new school and it feels a bit awkward.
Fish out of water
Your sister just had a new baby! You see the baby’s beautiful face for the first time. How do you feel?
On cloud nine
Your friend is recovering in the hospital from breaking a bone. You want to console him/her.
Get back on your feet
You have joined a tour group that takes you to six cities in six days. Someone has asked you, “How’ your trip so far?”
Living out of a suitcase
Someone has mentioned a very annoying or uncomfortable topic to you.
Hit (or strike) a raw nerve
You look at your calendar and see that a long holiday is coming up. You are looking forward to it.
Light at the end of the tunnel
Good news! The cost of fixing your broken car is not as expensive as you thought. The mechanic told you how much and you felt very happy.
music to my ears
Craig told a joke and nobody laughed. He felt so embarrassed. What did he wish for?
The ground to swallow him up
You need to have a report finished very soon. Your computer is having problems. What do you say to your teacher when he asks about your progress?
Hit a roadblock
While on holiday with your friends, you heard of a little hotel far away in the mountains. You are very curious about it and want to stay there. What do you tell them?
Off the beaten track
Jane is late for work, but she can’t find her car keys. She is looking all over her house. She feels very distressed. Describe what she’s doing.
Tear her hair out
You and your friends watched a movie. Everyone but you thought it was excellent. When someone asks you how you liked it, what do you say?
Mixed feelings
You just received a giant raise in salary, but not sure of the exact amount. When you got your first paycheck, you were shocked at how much. How did you react?
Jaw dropped
You just got an acceptance letter to your dream school! Explain your reaction.
Jump for joy
