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Idioms / phrasal verbs / vocabularay (C2)

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  • An idiom that means to do something in a different way in order to make it more interesting.
    Ring the changes (on)
  • "Tomorrow's meeting is not important, I have b_____ ____ to fry"
    have bigger (other) fish to fry = something more important to do
  • What does "on a shoestring" mean?
    With a very small amount of money.
  • Have you ever had to *face the music* for something you'd done? Explain your answer.
    *to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done*
  • What does "outfall" mean?
    The place where water or liquid waste comes out of a pipe
  • Explain a personal experience in which you were left with egg on your face?
    have egg on your face = look stupid because of something you've done
  • If you think someone deserves the punishment given you can say it ______ them _____.
    it serves (someone) right
  • What idiom means "something that happens completely unexpected"?
    Out of the blue
  • Use "sweeten the pill" in a sentence
    = to make something bad seem less unpleasant
  • What idiom can you use to mean "living in very comfortable conditions because you have a lot of money"?
    In the lap of luxury
  • An inveterate liar, gambler, etc. Is someone who...
    Someone who does something very often and cannot stop doing it
  • What idiom means "in a place where few people go, far from any main roads and towns"?
    Off the beaten track / path
  • To "make all the right noises" means...
    to say the things you are expected to say, sometimes when you do not mean them
  • What phrase means "mutual concessions and compromises" ?
    push and pull
    give and take
    back and forth
    now and then
  • To destroy all ways of going back to a previous situation
    burn your bridges / boats
  • What does "downturn" mean?
    A reduction in the amount or success of something, such as a country's economic activity
  • What is a "culture vulture"?
    Someone who is very interested in music, art, theatre, etc.
  • Complete the phrase: "I'm not sure. I think it's t____ ___ __ if they'll make a new Marvel movie"
    touch and go = an uncertain situation.
  • What would be a *hefty* fine for littering?
    *large in amount, size, force, etc...*
  • What does "rough it" mean?
    To live without comforts.
  • When something is likely to happen it is __ ___ _____ .
    on the cards
  • What does "framework" mean?
    A supporting structure around which something can be built
  • When was the last time you ate humble pie?
    eat humble pie = to admit you were wrong
  • What does "upturn" mean? (as a noun)
    An improvement or a change to a higher level or value (commonly used in economics)
  • If what you do is morally and legally correct, you are in ___ _____
    in the right
  • If a situation is .... , it means that things aren't perfect.
    not all roses / not a bed of roses
  • Work has been busy and I have a lot o_ m_ p____ at the moment.
    on my plate
  • What does "fall into place" mean?
    Happen in a satisfactory way without problems OR When events or details become easy to understand.
  • What is something you have recent *taken with a pinch / grain of salt* ?
    = to understand something is likely to be untrue or incorrect
  • What does "the best of both worlds" mean?
    That there are only benefits
  • Complete the phrase: "I prefer people who t__ ___ ____ and always do what is expected of them"
    Toe the line = to do what you are expected to do without causing trouble for anyone:
  • Who do you know is *in line with* your attitude to life?
    *similar to, or at the same level as something*
  • Complete the phrase: "No one could change his mind. He was d___ ___ __ going to the Casino on Friday"
    Dead set on = to be very determined to do or have something
  • Who has the film ______ to Marvel?
    the film rights
  • Happening or done at the particular moment that it was expected to happen or be done: _____ __ time.
    right on time (or "dead / bang on time")
  • What is something that "gets on your goat" ?
    *Something that annoys you very much*
  • Very briefly, giving on the main points
    see you on the other side
    your mother wears army boots
    neither coming nor goining
    in a nutshell
  • What is something in the last year that has sold like hotcakes?
    go / sell like hotcakes = to be bought quickly and in large numbers
  • What does "a change of heart" mean?
    Change your feelings or opinion about something
  • Complete the phrase: "Don't put all your _____ in one ______ , because if your success depends on only one thing, it may go wrong"
    put all your eggs in one basket
  • What is the most you've ever "forked out" for a meal?
    *to pay an amount of money, especially unwillingly*
  • If something is "right under your nose", it means...
    to be in a place that you can clearly see
  • What does "unwary" mean?
    Not conscious of or careful about possible risks and dangers
  • To be "(as) right as rain" means...
    to feel healthy or well again
  • In Spain, are you "within your rights" to refuse to get vaccinated against Covid 19?
    Yes ( = legally allowed to do)
  • __ ______, it should be my turn next. (if the situation was fair)
    by rights
  • What does "the rest is history" mean?
    Everything that happened since then is well known:
  • I love school and getting great marks is just the i____ on the c___ !
    icing on the cake (something makes a good situation even better)
  • What does "downfall" mean?
    The sudden destruction of a person, organization, or government and their loss of power, money, or health
  • What phrasal verb means "to be or become popular or friendly with someone"? eg: "He tried to ... the cool kids"
    Tag along with
    Get / be in with
    Hang out with
    Make up with
  • Do you *get carried away* at birthday parties? Give an example.
    *to become so excited about something that you do not control what you say or do*
  • What does "weary" mean?
    Very tired
  • If something is in the correct position it is the right ___ _____.
    the right way round / up
  • What idiom means "to gradually become worse"?
    Go downhill
  • A synonym of "extremely brave" ?
    vicious
    reticent
    wholehearted
    intrepid
  • What does "discerning" mean?
    Showing good judgment, especially about style and quality
  • An idiom that means: No longer in a position to be considered for something
    out of the frame
  • What does "windfall" mean?
    An amount of money that you win or receive unexpectedly
  • The police officer forced the suspect to s____ the b____ about their plan to rob the bank
    spill the beans
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