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What are these?
cashew nuts
I made a s.... cake for my brother's birthday party.
sponge
She’s a real doctor, not a q..... - a fraudulent medical practitioner
quack
I've got the s..... this week. (I've got a minor cold)
the sniffles
She suffers from asthma so she needs to use an i.........
inhaler
My hay fever has been terrible this week, probably because the p.... c..... is very high.
pollen count
I was feeling really ill earlier this week but now I'm on the m.... (getting better)
mend
I n..... off in my armchair while watching the news. (fell asleep)
nodded off
The little boy s..... for half an hour when we told him he couldn't eat all the sweets. - be angry and quiet
sulked
Amalia and the handsome prince lived h.... e..... a..... (the end of a fairy tale)
happily ever after
I quit my job in London because the c...... was just too long, I was travelling for 2 hours every day just to get to and from work.
commute
The metro is full of c...... early in the morning. (people travelling to work)
commuters
What's this?
a bubble
What's this?
a bauble
What's this?
a snow globe
He went hunting, but he came back e...-h...... (with nothing)
empty-handed
It was b..... d...., I got completely soaked! (raining heavily)
bucketing down
We had to call a t... t.... to pull our car home. (Una grua)
tow truck
Because of the rain, the river b.... its b.... and flooded the town. (escaped from it's normal route)
burst its banks
We had to run but we just m.... it to the train on time. (arrived)
made - to make it
Dangerous f.... f..... affected large parts of Spain. (very sudden inundations)
flash floods
When I go to the beach I love to go b..... for the whole day. (without socks or shoes)
barefoot
The table was covered with weird p....... (things, objects)
paraphernalia
Sorry, I can't help you at the moment, I've got b.... f..... to f..... (more important things to do)
bigger fish to fry
I managed to catch the train by the s.... of my t..... (only just, por los pelos)
by the skin of my teeth
We're going g_____ for my birthday! (glamorous camping)
glamping
"He d_______ out of the birthday party early, saying he had another urgent appointment." - make excuses and leave discreetly
ducked
"She's been s______ away old photographs and letters for years, keeping them safe in her attic." - saving bit by bit
squirrelling
"The detective was excellent at f______ out hidden clues at a crime scene." - investigate tenaciously
ferreting
"After the marathon, he w______ down a huge meal as if he hadn’t eaten in days." - eat very quickly
wolfed
"The kids were m______ around in the living room instead of getting ready for bed." - being silly/misbehaving
monkeying
"At the fair, the artist was h______ his paintings, calling out to the crowd to take a closer look." - selling
hawking
"He was excited about skydiving all week, but he c______ out when it was time to jump from the plane." - got scared and backed out
chickened
"Whenever someone mentions her ex, she _____ up and changes the subject." - stops talking, gets shy
clams
"After his presentation, John was ______ for compliments by repeatedly mentioning how unprepared he felt." - being self-critical so that someone says something nice
fishing
"She continued to b_____ me about joining the committee, even though I explained I was too busy." - nag, bother, persistently ask
badger
Fair trade initiatives aim to level the p......... f.........for farmers in developing countries." - make it fairer, more just
playing field
My wife is great with plants she has g...... f........
green fingers
You should always try to eat ________ (SEASON) vegetables.
seasonal
The company’s b..... l...... is the most important thing. - profits
bottom line
The horrible man used a racial s.... to insult the protesting students. (an insulting/racist word )
slur
I don't understand any of this, it's all ..... to me.
Greek
It's important that newly hired workers aren't left to s.... or s....., they need support. (fail or succeed entirely by one's own efforts.)
sink or swim
Everybody needs to do their b.... to save the planet.
bit
We m....... around the old city centre. - wander, walk without destination, explore
meandered
I can't drink red wine anymore, it doesn't _____ with me. - it makes me feel unwell
agree
The children were bright-eyed and b____-t_____ on Christmas morning. - enthusiastic and full of energy.
bushy-tailed
You should travel at o___-p____ times, the tickets are cheaper.
off-peak
He used some little worms as b____ to catch a fish.
bait
The RAC man had to j___ start my car because the battery was flat.
jump start
The mother always dying is a t_____ in fairytales. - cliche, thing that always happens
trope
Luis Rubiales's mother went on h____ s____ as a protest - she stopped eating food
hunger strike
"She might be over 60, but she doesn't feel over the h___." - too old, past one’s best.
hill
"After retirement, she found a second w____." - new energies - a new burst of energy
wind
"He's getting a bit s___ in his w____, but he's still open to new experiences." - rigid routine, unwilling to change
set/stuck in his ways
"You're retired now, act your age, not your s___ s____!" - behave appropriately for your age
shoe size
"Age before b_____, let your elder go first." - let the older person go first
beauty
"Even at 70, she's in her p_____." - at your peak, in best condition
prime
"He's getting long in the t_____ but is still spry." - be old
tooth
The new smartphones are selling like .........; they're flying off the shelves.
HOTCAKES
It's disappointing that we lost the game, but there's no point in crying over spilled ......
MILK
She brought flowers to the boss's office, trying to ....... him up before asking for a promotion.
BUTTER
When reading online reviews, it's important to take them with a grain of ...... because they may not always be reliable.
SALT
Don't worry, everything is going smoothly; it's all ........ (food)
GRAVY
Teaching English is his ..... and ......; it's how he earns a living.
BREAD AND BUTTER
The crowd went ........ when their favourite band took the stage.
BANANAS
When he didn't win the award, he claimed it was meaningless, I think it was sour ........
GRAPES
Let's add some new activities to the party to ....... things up and make it more exciting.
SPICE
Even under pressure, she remained cool as a ...... and made rational decisions.
CUCUMBER
Despite being tired, the kids were full of ..... and couldn't sit still.
beans
“There’s a rumour going around that the new guy is earning more, despite having less experience. That’s really put the cat amongst the ............” - cause anger/chaos/scandal
pigeons
“I’m trying to get everyone together for my birthday at the weekend, but with everyone working different hours it’s like ...... cats!” - very difficult to organise
herding
“When Hayley arrived home from the party at 6am her disapproving parents simply remarked, ‘look what the cat ......... in’.” - comment on someone’s appearance - “you look terrible!”
dragged
“Lisa was delighted when the boss complimented her idea in the meeting. She looked like the cat that got the .........” - very pleased/self-satisfied
cream
“I advise you not to try and find out where that money is coming from. ............ killed the cat.” - don’t be nosey
curiosity
The situation isn't black and white, there are definitely some g..... a...... - morally unclear aspects
grey areas
He's going to take the f..... for the crime even though he's innocent. - be prosecuted/face the punishment
fall
The police put the robber in h......
handcuffs
I bought some avocados yesterday and they've already gone o.....! - go bad
off
They will sell the company to the highest b.......... - the person willing to offer the most money
bidder
The government are introducing new restrictions now after the crisis has happened, it's like locking the door after the ...... has bolted. - taking action very late
horse
There are no restrictions on AI, it's like the w... w.....!
wild west
I have a copy of Abbey Road by the Beatles in m..... condition.
mint
The deal seemed too good to be true and he suspected that there was something f...... going on.
fishy
After the disaster all the different government departments kept p.... the b......, no one would take responsibility.
passing the buck
After 10 minutes of the class on American history, the children were bored s........ (v. bored)
bored stiff
Despite all his problems, his friends never turned their b............o........ him
turned their backs on
She could never m.......... u....... to her mother’s expectations. (fulfil)
measure up
I go to the gym after work to let o.... s......
let off steam
I saw my next-door neighbour on the beach in Mallorca! It's a s..... w.......!
small world
When he saw how much further they had to walk his heart ....... (he got sad)
sank
I had to get a new charger for my Macbook, it cost an ............., it’s outrageous! (be very expensive)
cost an arm and a leg
After the job interview, he was o... e..... for the whole week waiting for the response. (very nervous)
on edge
My boss got s............. in the meeting and spent half an hour talking about something completely different. (went off topic)
sidetracked
The education system used to be very strict, and now it's to permissive. It's gone f..... one e...... to the o.......
go from one extreme to the other
Classes were more h......... in the past. (made up of children for similar backgrounds/less variety)
homogenous
My friend Bill is c......, he can't tell the difference between red and green!
colourblind
Amalia and her husband t..... one l...... at the city, and decided to leave.
took one look at
Sorry, I'm busy at the moment, can I phone you ...... ? (call again later)
back
Tom can't play the piano for t...... (he's terrible at playing it)
toffee
They had to take the spines out of my foot with a pair of t.......
tweezers
I was swimming in the sea when I g... s...... by a jellyfish.
got stung
I stood on a s... u..... and hurt my foot.
sea urchin
The adaptation of The Light Between Oceans is very t..... to the b..... (faithful to the novel)
true to the book
We got s..... i..... during the winter. (trapped in our house because of cold weather)
snowed in
You don't get much l..... on Ryanair. (space in front of your seat)
legroom
They really r.... out the r.... c...... when we arrived - (treated/welcomed us very well)
rolled out the red carpet
She is on the r..... to r...... (getting better)
on the road to recovery
Come on, you can do ten more push-ups… m..... over m.....! - use the power of your mind/willpower
mind over matter!
I was running late for a date – and then, to add i....... to i......... , a car drove past and splattered me with mud. - a bad thing on top of another bad thing
insult to injury
His new car is a real g....... g........ - a car that uses a lot of fuel.
gas guzzler.
I’m not a fan of that neighbourhood – it’s street after street of c.....-c....... houses; there’s no diversity. - they’re all identical
cookie-cutter
We all waited with b........ b........ to find out who had won first place in the competition.* - holding your breath because of tension
bated breath
My grandfather was a f........ f......... for me. - person who plays the role of Dad
father figure
It’s very d........... in our house - air currents pass through
draughty
We’ve put the plan to paint the living room on the b.... b..... for now. (postponed)
back burner
I was in a... o..... my parents when I was growing up. - have a deep respect for
in awe of
He’s a computer w........ - someone who’s very good with computers
whizzkid
The pandemic was a big/steep l..... c...... for everyone. (a difficult experience that taught you things)
learning curve
My two cats are s......... on the floor because it's so hot. (lying on the floor face down with legs out)
splooting
The Qatar world cup was a clear case of s............ (when a company or country tries to improve its reputation through sport)
sportswashing
The whole world seems to be in a state of p........... (constant problems)
permacrisis
With the reign of Charles III, the UK has now entered the C...... era.
Carolean
There was a big group of a.....-v....... protesting outside the health centre. (people who don't believe in vaccines)
anti-vaxxers
Now that the pandemic is nearly over, people have l..... their g...... and stopped taking precautions.
lowered their guards
When he got older he finally saw the e..... of his w...... (realised the mistakes he had made)
saw the error of his ways
He changed his behaviour to f... i... at school. (feel part of a group)
fit in
We got s...... i..... because of the big winter storm. (trapped inside your house because of snow)
snowed in
How did you r.... in the new year on the 31st?
ring
It would be nice just to have some .... time (time to myself)
me
I have to get my flu j..... (vaccine)
jab
In terms of weather, October hits the s.... s..... between hot and cold.
sweet spot
I'm annoyed because my favourite TV show got a____ (cancelled)
axed
The idea that he has disappeared without trace is quite o.......... - difficult to believe
outlandish
Someone seems to have t...... with the lock on my suitcase. - touched/changed with bad intentions
tampered
Don't be a party p......! The music isn't that loud! - aguafiestas
party pooper
When the famous pop star arrived unannounced it caused quite a k..... on the street outside the hotel. - fuss/commotion
kerfuffle
After the terrorist attack there were s...... everywhere looking for the culprits. - spies
spooks
All new spies have to be v...... very thoroughly to make sure they're not double agents. - questioned and investigated
vetted
Gary Cooper looks very r...... in all his old photos. - handsome in a careless/cheeky way
rakish
The bank manager refused to give up the code to the bank v...... - secure place where the money is stored
bank vault
In the evening my cats wake up and get the z........ for about an hour - run around like crazy for no reason
get the zoomies
Professionally he feels like he's tuck in a .... and needs a change.
rut
It’s a w..... and all story of my family. - not omitting any ugly details
warts
Her new boyfriend is a bit v..... c...... - short, not tall
vertically challenged
That actor has got a good f..... for r..... - ugly
face for radio
The new skyscraper is a terrible e...... - ugly buildings
eyesore
"Dad's gone a bit t.... on the t..... in the last few years." - going bald, balding
thin on the top
"Angela is always impeccably dressed - never a h.... out of p.....!" - always perfect
never a hair out of place
"The poor guy has a face only a ..... could ......" - very ugly
only a mother could love
"Not only was he rude but he had a face like a b.... chewing a w.....!" - very ugly, OR in a very bad mood.
face like a bulldog chewing a wasp
"The d....-at-h.... student I first met became a successful writer." - poor, shabby
down-at-heel
"Caroline must be going to a party - she's dressed up to the ......" - wearing your best/most formal clothes
nines
"She arrived at the reception dressed to ......" - wearing sexy clothes
kill
"Wearing his uniform, my grandfather cut a d..... on his wedding day." - look attractive
dash
It’s the d.... thing in Madrid. - a thing that everyone does/a typical thing
done
They're going to h..... a referendum next week.
hold
He’s thought to have nearly finished writing the next book, but don’t h.... your b.......!
hold breath
Old-fashioned arthouse films don’t stand a c.... in h.....'s chance of surviving against all the franchise movies.
cat hell's
Stop d........ing! We need to hurry up! - deliberately go slow
dawdling
Handwriting analysis has been d........ - disproved/rejected
debunked
I f...... with my hair while I'm on the phone - play with something idly
fiddle
When I was at school, if we s..... out of line, we got punished.
stepped
My new boss runs a very tight s......, she's super strict.
ship
He passed his physics exam with f...... c...... (with a very high mark)
with flying colours
We made it to the train station by the s..... of our t...... (only just in time)
by the skin of our teeth
The bad feedback on his presentation really t..... the w..... out of his sails. (deflated him)
took the wind out of his sails
It was another d...... winter day in London and it made her feel depressed. (grey, monotonous)
dreary
She couldn't go through with the wedding so she left him at the a......
altar
They're getting married next week but she's starting to get c...... f....... (have doubts about getting married)
cold feet
Freddy stood Felicity ..... by mistake. (not show up to a date)
up
Amalia had to s...... whisky into the hospital for her grandad. (get st in secretly)
smuggle
We decided to go to a Korean restaurant ..... a change. (to do something different)
for
Tourism has b......... back - (returned to the previous levels)
bounced
(reaching for the teapot) "S..... I be m.......?"
Shall I be mother?
I come ...... in spots if I eat liver. (spots appear on my skin)
out
The flag on the palace is flying at h....... m........ because the queen's uncle has died. (halfway down the flagpole)
at half mast
She got a s.......... to a private school. (a grant/una beca)
scholarship
We had an Easter egg h..... in our graden.
hunt
My new shoes r......../c....... and gave me a blister. (constant contact and friction)
rubbed/chafed
My voice is a little h....... from all the singing we did last night. (strained from overuse)
hoarse
My new trousers come ...... to my ankle. (reach/end at)
up - come up to
I have a wooden egg that I use to d...... my socks.
darn
Amalia used to spend hours s........ a......... in her favourite dress. (rotating)
spinning around
I recommend breaking your new shoes ..... by wearing them round the house for a few hours. (get your feet used to them)
in - break in shoes
It's my favourite shop because it c........ for women my size. (provides/serves)
caters
His outfit is very l......, it hurts my eyes! (lots of bright colours)
loud
Angela Merkel was dressed in a very smart p...... suit. (suit for women)
pant suit
If we don't take action now, we might have serious problems down the l........ (in the future)
line
The new presenter on the show is quite different but very refreshing, she's like a b....... of f....... a........
breath of fresh air
Lots of specialist jobs are dying ....... because of automation. (disappearing)
out
Sometimes Donald Trump seems like a pantomime v............ (an exaggerated baddy)
villain
He got into a f...... outside a pub. (fight)
fracas
These reality show's are full of D-L..... celebrities making fools of themselves.
D-list
The company's success didn't last long, it was just a f....... in the pan.
flash
He's so rich, money is no o........ to him.
object
They gave us lots of f....... in the 5-star hotel. (things we didn't have to pay for)
freebies
Celebrities have to put up with constant h......... from the media. (incordio)
harassment
Did you know Amanda is breaking up with Steven? I heard it through the g........! - VIA RUMOURS/GOSSIP
grapevine
I’m going to go out on a l..... and suggest that we drop that client, they’re not worth the effort. - TAKE A RISK, WITH A SUGGESTION
limb
I feel as fresh as a d...... today, I’m ready for anything. - VERY WELL, FULL OF BEANS - ENERGETIC
daisy
What a month we’ve had! Everything's ....... up roses! - EVERYTHING IS GOING SWIMMINGLY - PERFECTLY
coming
He’s got a big b....... beard. - LARGE VOLUME OF HAIR
bushy
Stop ....... around/about the bush and get to the point! - NOT GETTING TO THE POINT
beating
You’re b...... up the wrong tree, I didn’t have anything to do with stealing the cake. - ACCUSING THE WRONG PERSON, TAKING THE WRONG COURSE OF ACTION.
barking
The sauce was nice but very g......... (too much ajo)
garlicky
If Espanyol beat Barça, I'm going to eat my ....... (I'm very sure it won't happen)
hat
That horror film really f...... me o.......! (scared me)
freaked me out
We think that the injury was self-i........ (he/she did it to themselves)
self-inflicted
My document was accidently deleted because of a g...... in the computer network. (technical problem)
glitch
When she learned that he was cheating ..... her, she hit the b....... (became an alcoholic)
on, bottle
I went on a health k...... - make big changes to be healthy,
kick
George’s room is just a big b...... h........ He can never find his things in there. - A MESS,
black hole
You better thank your l..... s....... that there wasn’t a car coming the other way, otherwise, you could have been killed. - THANK YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL
lucky stars
I never really liked studying in school, but my mom always told me to s...... for the m........ - BE AMBITIOUS - AIM HIGH
shoot for the moon
Have you been to the new restaurant down on Fifth street yet? The chicken wings are o.... of this w........ - SUPERB/EXCELLENT
out of this world
It is like Steve is l....... on a....... p........ Did he not hear her say that she doesn’t want to go out with him? Then why is he going to ask her out again? - OBLIVIOUS TO WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND HIM.
living on another planet
M...... m...... ago, when I was a young boy, I used to love riding my bike down to the candy store after school. - A LONG TIME AGO
many moons
It is not r......... s.......... to figure out that you need to sell more products to make this business work. - IT’S NOT DIFFICULT/COMPLICATED
rocket science
How old is he? 35? And he is still living with his parents? Yeah, I guess he is a f...... to l....... - YOUNG PERSON STRUGGLING TO TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD
failure to launch
Sorry, I just s......../z...... o...... for a moment. Can you say that last part again? - LOSE ATTENTION
spaced/zoned out
I tried to speak with John about the problem, but he is such a space c...... that it was a waste of my time. - DETACHED FROM REALITY
cadet
The teacher caught Mario g....... o....... into space rather than paying attention during class. - BE DAYDREAMING
gazing off
I would love to buy some new furniture, but we are just p....... for space. - don't have enough
pressed
Those printers don’t work. Let’s get rid of them and use the area for storage, otherwise, it is just a w.......... of s............
waste of space
The long weekend after the move will give me a little b....... s..... before I start my new job. - time to rest
breathing space
The company had to pay a h..... fine for breaking the rules. (a big/heavy fine)
hefty
I tend to be good at keeping a l..... on my emotions. (keeping them in)
lid
I can't eat too much chocolate, it doesn't a...... with me. (I get a bad stomach)
agree
It really pushes my b..... when people spit in the street. (annoys me)
pushes my buttons
We met in 2012, f....-f...... 10 years and we're married with kids. (go XXX years into the future)
fast-forward
I didn't mean to say that, it was just a s.... of the t.....
a slip of the tongue
I was the c...... at my friends' wedding. (I conducted the ceremony)
celebrant
He's really good-looking but when he opened his mouth it ...... me off.
put
The manager singled the goalkeeper ...... for praise after their 1-0 win.
out
The government have clamped down ...... illegal parking by introducing hefty fines.
on
At the end of the day, it all boils ...... to money, there just isn’t enough to fund the project this year.
down
The cat jumped ........ the box. (went inside)
into
The cat jumped ....... the table. (not under)
onto
I still haven’t got ....... to fixing the window in the garage.
around
He makes himself ...... to be this hotshot lawyer but he’s never actually been to law school.
out
He’s such a sexist, he always talks ...... to the women in meetings. (patronise)
down
I've got enough savings to ...... back on if I lose my job. (use as a safety net)
fall
In the summer I walk around the house b....... (without shoes or socks)
barefoot
I didn't have any side effects after the vaccine, just a ....... arm. (painful)
sore
The ship was sinking so everyone got into the l......b.......
lifeboats
I'm going to get my b...... s....... next week. (3rd vaccine dose)
booster shot
These chocolates are very m....... (addictive)
moreish
Are you having a g........? (joke/laugh)
giraffe
He's really quiet but sometimes he makes really clever, thoughtful and passionate comments. Still waters r...... d....... I suppose.
still waters run deep
The RAC man came and rescued us like a k...... in s....... a........, we were so grateful! (a heroic figure)
a knight in shining armour
We didn't realise that our new house is right under the f...... p...... to Barcelona airport. (route planes follow)
flight path
There was a big power b...... for two hours. We had no electricity.
blackout
What does NIMBY stand for?
not in my back yard
She's a really quiet, shy girl she wouldn't say b...... to a g.......
boo to a goose
Someone's h.....-i....... my bike! (stolen/pinched)
half-inched
Let's go up the a....... and p........ (stairs)
apples and pears
We came within t...... d....... of a koala. (close enough to touch)
touching distance
The two armies ........ forces to fight the enemy.
joined
I for a walk every day to k.... f...... (stay in shape)
keep fit
Catch the ball! Ooops! You dropped it b....... f........
butter fingers
That car is going so slowly, try to .......... them. (pass them)
overtake
I used to ........... when I was younger.
sleepwalk
Slow down! You'll hurt yourself, you're no s....... c........ anymore! - you're not young anymore
spring chicken
The new airport is a huge w...... e....... for the local government now, no one is using it!
white elephant
Cows go .......... (sound)
moo
She's very ........-eyed, she doesn't miss a thing.
eagle
What's this?
an otter
Don’t worry, this job is like shooting ........ in a barrel, you’ll pick it up in no time. - very easy
fish
Hold your ..............! We don’t have to eat all the popcorn before the film even starts. - stop, wait a moment.
horses
The teacher watched the two naughty boys like a ......... while they were in the playground to make sure they didn’t get up to anything bad. -- watch very intently
hawk
The negotiations are going at a ..........'s pace, it’ll take them ages to reach an agreement. - very slowly
snail
There’s a stomach ........ going around and so many of the workers have caught it, they’re dropping like ........! - virus or illness, + becoming ill/dying in large numbers.
bug, flies
It’s time to take the ....... by the horns and tell him how you really feel, otherwise it’s not fair. - deal with a difficult problem decisively
bull
Politicians are arguing over pointless things while no one is doing anything about the ............... in the room, climate change!
elephant
Ever since he got that promotion Brian has looked like the ...... that got the cream. - look very self-satisfied and self-confident
cat
I was going to ask the boss for Friday off work but I got scared and ............ out. - get scared and decide not to do something
chickened
I’m going to go home and take a ..... nap before we go out tonight. - a short sleep
cat
Sandra is always such an eager .........., she’s so enthusiastic about everything we do! - enthusiastic and very keen.
beaver
That boy has ......... in his pants, he can never sit still in class. - can’t sit still, restless, fidgety
ants
When it came to foreign policy, Trump was like a ......... in a china shop, he did so much damage! - very clumsy and destructive
bull
I could talk about comic book movies until the ...... come home, I love them! - for a long time
cows
He took a job teaching English in Thailand to escape the ..... race of the banking sector. -stressful, competitive environment, work-related
rat
If we give the old TV to grandad, it’ll keep him happy and free up space in the house, we’d be killing two ........ with one stone. - solve 2 problems with 1 action
birds
He did half the amount of work as the rest but took the .......’s share of the credit. - take the biggest part
lion
You should always read the s...... p....... on insurance policies carefully. (letra pequeña)
small print
We nearly bought a house with aluminosis, we really d...... a b....... there. (avoided a big problem)
dodged a bullet
It's important to go over the contract with a fine t...... c....... before signing. (in great detail)
tooth comb
They came around and f........ the house to kill all the cockroaches.
fumigated
We had to call the p..... c...... company to get rid of the cockroaches.
pest control
This October we're enjoying an I....... summer with temperatures as high as 20ºC
Indian
She s....... the candy bar in half so they could share it.
snapped
This new lighting system is amazing, you just s...... your fingers and the lights switch on.
snap
The job is a p........ chalice, they gave it to him knowing he would fail.
poisoned
The first book has a c......... ending to make you want to read the second one.
cliff-hanger
He has ............... (QUESTION) taste in clothes. (bad)
questionable
I need to d.......... my kitchen. (throw away all the useless things)
declutter
The barman gave an almost .......... (PERCEIVE) nod to the waitress.
imperceptible
The lion hid in the grass and then attacked the ............ (SUSPECT) antelope.
unsuspecting
We've just put ...... a deposit on a new house!
down
We were t...... in by a scam artist. (tricked, cheated)
taken
Sometimes you have to be thankful that you have a r...... over your head. (shelter, a place to live)
roof
My neighbour was m........ by some local criminals. (violently robbed)
mugged
My new bedroom has an e............ bathroom, it's great!
ensuite
He makes a lot of money f....... houses. (buying them, repairing them and selling at a profit)
flipping
I'm in a lot of pain because of a t........ nerve in my back.
trapped
My husband keeps d...... h...... about buying a speedboat. (making indirect comments)
dropping hints
Details of the disaster are s....... at the moment. (unclear, imprecise) clue=drawing
sketchy
He has to shave every day, the afternoon he has a 5.........-s.......... (start of a beard)
5 o'clock shadow
Stop h........ the games console, let your sister have a turn. (not sharing)
hogging
John b...... about the surprise party and ruined the surprise. (spilt the beans)
blabbed
The company went to the ...... during the crisis in 2008 (went bankrupt)
wall
John Foster-Jenkins has a double-b........... surname.
barrelled
Put your phone .......! It's rude to have it out at the table.
away
The National Trust is an organisation that maintains s........ homes in the UK. (big posh houses)
stately
I didn't swim in the sea, I just went for a ........... (only my feet)
paddle
The village was r......... by the news of the local doctor's death. (shocked)
rocked
His truffle soup is a real s............, everyone always loves it.
showstopper
try some of this crème brule, it's to ...... for! (delicious)
die
They're all the same, if you've seen one, you've ....... ....... ......
seen them all
The g........ is a building in London that looks just like the Torre Agbar.
gherkin
Amalia is a member of a s........... s.............. (holy order, cult!)
secret society
My sister is on one of these f..... diets, she tries a new one every month. (fashionable, ineffective diet at the moment)
fad
I would rather not know about the dangers, ignorance is b............
bliss
We always get the i........ story on any news stories about planes from Amalia. (secrets, hidden facts)
inside
The plane tried to raise the landing g...... (wheels)
gear
Will you two kids cut it ......?! You’ve been fighting all afternoon. - stop doing that!
out
I’m not really into c.......-cut guys, I prefer them a little bit r........ around the edges.
clean, rough
The promotion cuts both w......., I’ll make more money but spend less time with the family. - has pros and cons,
ways
I think we should hire that last guy we interviewed, I like the cut of his j......- he impressed me,
jib
We’re cutting it f...... if you want to catch the last bus. - we’re running late
fine
He cut his t........ reporting for his local newspaper, then got hired by one of the big broadsheets. - gain valuable experience
teeth
A guy in a BMW cut me ...... on the roundabout, I nearly crashed. - overtake/pass in a car in a dangerous way
up
We’ve really got our work cut out f..... us if we want to finish this by tomorrow, there’s so much to do!
for
You need to cut him some s......., he’s doing his best in difficult circumstances. - be more understanding
slack
Hello? Can you hear me? Sorry, we got cut ....., we went through a tunnel.
off
Listen, I’m going to cut to the c........, are you interested in buying the house or not?
chase
I just want to go out with my friends and let my h........ d......... (relax, have a good time)
let my hair down
Sometimes I can be a bit of a c....... p......., I'll spend the whole weekend on the sofa.
couch potato
I think of myself as a bit of a film b...... (expert)
buff
He's a bit of a gym ........., he goes every day.
bunny
I'm h........ on a really good Netflix series at the moment. (enganchado/a)
hooked
We left our car in the p..... and r...... and took the bus to the city centre.
park and ride
The company lost a lot of money and almost went b.........../b............
bankrupt/bust
Buying a house is an important m............ (important moment in life)
milestone
There's too much r......... t.......... in this country. (bureaucracy)
red tape
My work has set up a car-.......... scheme to help cut emissions. (sharing a car)
car-pooling
He dropped ....... of university after one term.
out
He applied for a job in McDonald's even though he has a PhD, he is .................... QUALIFICATION
overqualified
The moon w....... and wanes during its cycle.
waxes
Her writing has come on in l........... and b........... - it has improved a lot, very quickly
leaps and bounds
I offered to help with the decorating but he turned me .......... (rejected the offer.)
down
She went to the plastic surgery to get a b....... j......... (breast augmentation)
boob job
a f......... of sheep.
flock
She can’t cook an egg, l....... a....... a whole meal.
let alone
Sitting at a computer all day gives me a c.......... in the neck.
crick
We're having pancakes, I've just mixed the b........... (pancake mixture of ingredients)
batter
My young son threw a t......... in the middle of the supermarket, he screamed and refused to get up off the floor.
tantrum
I woke up in the middle of the night and couldn't get ....... to sleep. (fall asleep again)
back
Hurry up! You’re h......... us back. (slowing our progress)
holding
I like a nice warm bowl of p.......... for breakfast at the weekend. (avena)
porridge
I used to sleepwalk when I was younger but I grew ...... of the habit. (lose a habit as you get older)
out
I like to press the s......... button at least once before I get up.
snooze
I use my phone as an alarm clock in case these is a p........ c......... (when the electricity goes off)
power cut
Do you have a ......-in at the weekend? (sleep longer than usual)
lie
We need to come up ....... a solution to the problem.
with
His full name is Anthony but he goes ..... Tony.
by
A green field is a sight for s...... eyes for a person who lives in a city.
sore
I had to help them organise the paperwork as it was all ..... a bit of a shambles to be honest.
in
Be careful with the map, if we lose it, we'll really be ..... the creek.
up
Stories about saving the d......... in distress are considered old-fashioned.
damsel
I have to get this off my ........... - I have to say this because it’s bothering me.
chest
I lose t....... of time while I was reading my book and was late for dinner.
track
It makes my blood ....... when people spit on the street. - makes me very angry
boil
All of the other kids made ...... of my new haircut! - mocked/teased
fun
I’ve broken the .......... of the ironing now, I’ll finish the rest tomorrow. - done most of it
back
They made short ......... of the cake. - they ate it very quickly
work
"Don't make a mountain out of a m......, it's not that big of a deal!" - exaggerate a problem
molehill
He has a c...... on his s........ about being bottom of the class in Maths. - a resentment
chip on his shoulder
“I’ve got a ...... to pick with you. You owe me €20 for the taxi last week!” - a problem/difference to resolve
bone
I always have a ..... in my throat when I hear this song. - feel like crying
lump
She has a b..... in her b.......... about cleaning the windows. (obsessed, always talking about it)
bee, bonnet
I had to b........ the news to the workers that the company was closing. - tell someone bad news
break
"Time and t...... wait for no man." - you can't stop time
tide
It's very rude to e........... - secretly listen to someone else's conversation
eavesdrop
He was a h....-b....... - someone who’s not wanted/famous any more
has-been
My big brother was t..... of the c...... in maths, there was no one better.
top of the class
My sister was always a s........-A student at school.
straight-A
As soon as the film started I began to n...... off. (fall asleep)
nod
We b.........-watched the whole series in two days, it's great!
binge
I know it's not a very good film but it's my g........ p........., I watch it when I'm feeling down and it makes me happy.
guilty pleasure
I hardly slept last night, I was t....ing and t.....ing all night.
tossing and turning
I felt like a bit of a 3rd w....... when I went for dinner with my friend and his new girlfriend.
wheel
I hate it when smokers drop their cigarette b....... on the floor
butts
I have to spend a p....... - go to the toilet
penny
People have short f....... - not much patience
fuses
Magicians have to be good at sleight of ......... tricks.
hand
I’ve worn my shoes ....... - used them until they have broken
out
When my old car died, I took it to the s......... (place where old dead cars go)
scrapyard
I bought the old car for s...... parts.
spare
It's very expensive if you travel at p..... times.
peak
One of the p...... of my job is free flights.
perks
We did .... the house ourselves. - painted, repaired, improved, remodel
up
She looks like b...... wouldn’t m...... in her mouth but actually she’s a devil!
butter, melt
I cheated in the exam and I got a...... w..... it (I wasn’t caught)
away with
We had to wear w........... to go rafting. (neoprene)
wetsuits
He's a bit of an adrenalin j.........
junky
More o....... than not we get a takeaway on Friday night. (usually)
often
The new model has r.......... the old one obsolete.
rendered
The forecast says that there's going to be a heat w...... this weekend. (short period of intense heat)
wave
The forecast says that there's going to be a cold s...... this weekend. (short period of intense cold)
snap
They're worried that the vaccine causes blood c...... (thrombosis)
clots
They're not real Gucci sunglasses, they're cheap k......-o........ (fakes)
knock-offs
These wool socks are very i......., I can't stop scratching. (irritate the skin)
itchy
I had to wear my big brother's hand-m.....-d......... when I was a child. (old clothes)
hand-me-downs
We did all the work and he took all the c........, it’s a joke! (recognition, praise etc.)
credit
She received critical a........... for her latest art exhibition. (acknowledgement, praise, applause)
acclaim
The r............... pressure eventually got to him and he had to take some time off. (non-stop)
relentless
My 40th birthday c........ up on me. (time passed without me realising)
crept
When I was at school there was a c......... for yo-yos for about 6 months, everyone had one! (a mania)
craze
There’s so much h...... about the new series of the show, I hope it lives up to expectations. (marketing/promotion/media attention)
hype
Bell bottom jeans seem to be all the r....... again. (popular/in fashion)
rage
The statement released to the press was w........ inaccurate, it couldn’t have been more wrong! (completely)
wholly
Some members of the team p..... f........ some interesting ideas and suggestions for the Xmas party.
put forward
The new administration has b........... a......... sweeping changes in its first month in office. (made/caused)
brought about
It caused a r....... between the two families. (A fight/conflict)
rift
9 times ____ ____ 10 Barça will beat Espanyol in a football match.
out of
Jimmy Hendrix's c______ of the Bob Dylan song "All Along the Watchtower" is better than the original.
cover
It's a classic rags to r______ tale about a small-town girl who becomes a famous singer.
riches
Enola Holmes is a s____-o_____ from Sherlock Holmes about his little sister.
spin-off
I couldn't make h_____ nor t______ of the plot of the film. (I didn't understand it at all)
head nor tail
My friend _______ me into going to the cinema. (persuaded/convinced me)
talked
_____ ______ her father's assistance, she wouldn't have passed her driving test. (without)
But for
The loss of his job b______ Phil down to E_______. (made him more realistic)
brought, Earth
She’s forever warning her husband about driving too fast, but he pays no attention. OFTEN No ________ ____ _______ she warns him, he takes no notice.
matter how often
T_____ as I m______ I couldn't open the locked door.
try, might
I can't quite put my ________ on where I've seen his face before.
finger
I’ve been r__________my brains to remember where I’ve seen that man before.
racking
0-0 the match was a draw (UK) or a ______ (US)
tie
0-0 Barça and Real drew the match _____-_____ (zero-zero)
nil-nil
The government has decided to l__________ some of the restrictions. (make them lighter)
loosen
This table isn't worth much money but it was my grandma's so it has s_________ value to me.
sentimental
The Count saved some of his precious family h________. (old family items)
heirlooms
what game is this?
draughts (drafts)
Have you ever had to have a beloved pet put _____? (euthanised)
down
Before the pandemic did you often put friends ____ at your house? (let them stay)
up
Are you someone who tends to put themselves _____ a lot? (be self-critical)
down
We had a p________ party for my birthday. (everyone brought food in tupperware)
potluck
I went to the hairdresser's for a t______ (they only cut a little bit of hair)
trim
Machine for cutting hair
clippers
She took the law into her _______ _________. (she became a vigilante)
own hands
He lives in the suburbs on the o_______ of Madrid. (on the edge)
outskirts
The new hospital is €50million over b_______. (spent too much money)
budget
Can you put in a good w_____ for me with your boss?
word
Good dentists are thin on the g_______ in this city. (rare/in short supply)
ground
He used to be nice but now he's famous he has got too big for his b_______.
boots
He rose through the r______ until her reached the position of chief inspector.
ranks
It's easy, you just need to fill in this form, send it to the passport office and B____ your u_______.
Bob's your uncle
At first I didn't understand the joke, but then the p______ dropped and I started laughing. (realise/understand)
penny
The mafia boss decided to go s_________ and open a bakery. (live a legal life)
straight
It's such a s_______ statement to say that all men are good at sports.
sweeping
We'll have a f______ b_______ at the party. (pica pica)
finger buffet
What do you want to drink? A s______ and mixer please. (una cubata)
spirit
My car battery is flat, do you have any j______ cables?
jump
My battery is f______, call the RAC.
flat
You should eat 3 s______ meals a day.
square
For some people, black olives are an a__________ taste.
acquired
I had a c______ s_______ while I was cycling to work, a truck nearly hit me.
close shave
We shouldn't be pessimistic, we should look on the ______ ________!
bright side
The government are hoping that the population will reach h_____ immunity.
herd
I hate my new job, same ______, different ______.
shit, day
My horrible neighbours have finally moved out. Good r__________ to bad rubbish!
riddance
The stole the money and then did a r__________.
runner
He was g_______ when he heard his football team had lost. (disappointed/upset)
gutted
He completely lost his r_____ and started shouting at the waiter.
rag
Bad table manners are like a red rag to a b_____ for me.
bull
It rubs me up the w_____ w______ when people are inconsiderate.
wrong way
My dad blew his t____ when he saw the phone bill.
top
My parents went b_______ when they saw the state of the house. (got v.angry)
ballistic
It drives me up the ______ when people leave the toilet seat up.
wall
The long and w_________ road that leads to your door.
winding
There was a sharp b______ in the road, we nearly crashed. (corner/curve)
bend
Do you have any _______ requirements? DIET (allergies etc.)
dietary
Santa comes down the chimney and fills the kid's Xmas s________ with presents. (not socks)
stockings
As the car came racing towards me, my life f_______ before my eyes.
flashed
They managed to n_______ the list down to 5 names.
narrow
He disappeared in a s______ second. (v.quickly)
split
Put the ______ on, let's have a cup of tea.
kettle
It'll be like finding a needle in a __________. (v. difficult)
haystack
Burnt toast is c_________ (causes cancer)
carcinogenic
You can do whatever you like, the world is your o_______.
oyster
"You _______ something new every day!"
learn
I had soft-boiled eggs and s______ for breakfast. (strips of toast)
soldiers
My wife makes delicious s________ bread. (masa madre)
sourdough
Can you get some bread on your way home? Yesterday's loaf is s_______.
stale
It snowed a lot but it didn't s_______, so we couldn't go skiing.
settle
The c______ (police) came and arrested everyone.
cops US coppers UK
The new teacher is a bit of a p_________ and the students are taking advantage of him. (not strict, gives up easily)
pushover
A new hairstyle has c______ on with teenagers. (become popular)
caught
There was a private detective s_______ around the other day asking questions.
snooping
Grandma looks in the p______ these days, it must be the new diet. (very healthy)
pink
I spent all day just f_______ a________, I didn't get anything done. (working/spending time in an unproductive way)
faffing around
No one will take responsibility for the problem, they keep passing the ________.
buck
They turned a d______ e______ to the protests and carried on working. (ignored)
deaf ear
The journalist tried to w_________ the information out of the politician by paying him compliments.
wheedle
They tried to c_______ the cat out from under the bed with some tuna.
coax
My grandad m_______ something under his breath about the vegetarian sausages.
muttered
He went on a big r_______ about how I never change the toilet roll when I finish it, he was quite angry!
rant
He kept r________ on for hours about the economy, it was so boring!
rabbiting
Stop w______/w________! (complaining)
whinging/whining
I told him a L_______ w_______ lie to keep him happy.
little white lie
a g_______ p__________ (an animal/person you do experiments on)
guinea pig
My French teacher at school had _____ ______ _______ me. (me tenía mania)
had it in for
Pasta, bread, potatoes, rice etc. C__________
carbs
S___________ (another word for GPS)
satnav
At school I was a big of a g_____-g_____. (someone who doesn't break the rules)
goody-goody
Trump’s refusal to concede defeat speaks _________ about his character. (says a lot)
volumes
If your partner is angry with you, you are in the __________.
doghouse
I can ______ him like a book. (His feelings are obvious)
read
Why don’t you take a ______ out of Dan’s book? (copy sb's example)
leaf
The more the climate changes, the more animals die _______.
out
The wildfires in Australia wiped _____ hundreds of different species.
out
Who will stand up _____ the rights of the endangered animals? (defend)
for
It's time for governments to step _____ and do something about the situation.
up
The government is cracking _______ on illegal logging.
down
Policeman: "Hand ______ your driving licence please."
over
We handed _____ leaflets on the street corner outside the train station.
out
They've launched a campaign to drum ______ support for the charity.
up
Everyone chipped _____ for John's birthday present.
in
Who used _____ all the toilet roll?
up
It's important to s______ a good example to children.
set
In England we call old buildings that are protected "L_______ buildings"
listed
There is a c_______ in place from 10pm to 6am
curfew
I don't want to b_____ my own t_______ but I've performed really well this month.
blow my own trumpet
You've changed your t______! You said you hated opera last week.
tune
Some people tend to see the world through r_____-t______ glasses.
rose-tinted
We don't have a strict plan for the trip, we're just going to p______ it by e_______. (improvise)
play it by ear
We really p_______ out all the s_______ to finish the decorating in time for Christmas.
pulled out all the stops
She took to playing the piano like a d______ to w_______.
duck to water
The plants in my garden are really t______ing at the moment. (doing very well)
thriving
I'm really h_____-p_______ for time at the moment. (struggling)
hard-pressed
I've only tried it twice but I'm getting the h______ of surfing. (starting to understand how to do)
hang
Some antihistamines make you feel very d_________. (sleepy)
drowsy
The drug has some dangerous s_______ e_______ such as weight gain and hair loss.
side effects
Lot of people are very ill and in i________ c________.
intensive care
The health service is under a lot of s_______ at the moment.
strain
Lots of politicians have s_______ in the c_________. (dark secrets)
skeletons in the closet
I kissed my c_______ for the first time last week. (the person I fancy)
crush
He still hasn't c_____ to t______ w_______ the fact that her children are grown up now.
come to terms with
I park my car in a parking s_____/b______
space/bay
a b_____-h_______ person is very arrogant (chulo)
big-headed
a j______ is a person who brings bad luck.
jinx
David was the u________ in his fight against Goliath
underdog
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