COMMON IDIOMS - B1 LEVEL + | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Emma is a ______in our class; she always has clever answers and ideas during discussions.

bright spark

chatterbox

pain in the neck

He seems like a _____ because he rarely shows his emotions or smiles.

cold fish

wet blanket

party goer

chatterbox

Everyone underestimated Tom in the competition, but he turned out to be a ____ and won first place

dark horse

smart cookie

cold fish

bright spark

She’s a_______; she always has unique ideas that surprise everyone.

smart cookie

dark horse

happy camper

cold fish

After seeing her new flat, Lisa was a very _______all day. There was no shower and the kitchen was dirty.

happy camper

smart cookie

pain in the neck

dark horse

Mark is a _______; he prefers to work alone rather than in a group.

lone wolf

happy camper

smart cookie

wet blanket

My little brother is a real ______; he talks non-stop about his favorite cartoons!

chatterbox

lone wolf

party pooper

party animal

Sarah was such a ______ at the party; she kept complaining about the music and didn’t want to dance

wet blanket

pain in the neck

dark horse

happy camper

My neighbor can be a _______when he plays loud music late at night

pain in the neck

dark horse

bright spark

happy camper

To wake up after the anaesthesia

come round

come up

come down

You're looking healthy

You're looking the picture of health

You're looking the image of health

You're looking the photo of health

Feeling better and active again

Back on your feet

Back on your legs

Back on your toes

You're told you are now healthy by your doctor

You're given a clean bill of health

You're given a clean certificate of health

You're given a clean proof of health

Accept the situation without complaining

Take your medicine

Take your tablet

Take your syrop

Take your pill

Exactly what you need or want

Just what the doctor ordered

Just what the doctor prescribed

Just what the doctor recommended

You are genuinely ill (or have a hangover)

You might feel a bit rough.

You might feel a bit tough.

To have an operation

Go under the knife

Go on the knife

Go over the knife

Become unconscious for a short period

Pass out, faint

To phone someone at your workplace to tell them you are too ill to come to work

Call in sick

You're about to get a less serious illness like a cold or flu.

I'm coming down with something.

I'm coming up with something.

After two week in bed, I finally started to work and now I´m as fit __________________.

as a fiddle

What´s wrong with Tom? I don´t know, he sad he felt off _____________ colour.

colour

the weather

sorts

I was ill for a week, but now I´m ___________ to recovery

on the road

Is he ok? He is ______ as rain!

as right

Oh, You´re looking like death ____________.

warmed up

I feel _________ the weather for the whole week.

under

To wake up after the anaesthesia

come round

come up

come down

You're looking healthy

You're looking the picture of health

You're looking the image of health

You're looking the photo of health

Feeling better and active again

Back on your feet

Back on your legs

Back on your toes

You're told you are now healthy by your doctor

You're given a clean bill of health

You're given a clean certificate of health

You're given a clean proof of health

Accept the situation without complaining

Take your medicine

Take your tablet

Take your syrop

Take your pill

Exactly what you need or want

Just what the doctor ordered

Just what the doctor prescribed

Just what the doctor recommended

You are genuinely ill (or have a hangover)

You might feel a bit rough.

You might feel a bit tough.

To have an operation

Go under the knife

Go on the knife

Go over the knife

Become unconscious for a short period

Pass out, faint

To phone someone at your workplace to tell them you are too ill to come to work

Call in sick

You're about to get a less serious illness like a cold or flu.

I'm coming down with something.

I'm coming up with something.

After two week in bed, I finally started to work and now I´m as fit __________________.

as a fiddle

What´s wrong with Tom? I don´t know, he sad he felt off _____________ colour.

colour

the weather

sorts

I was ill for a week, but now I´m ___________ to recovery

on the road

Is he ok? He is ______ as rain!

as right

Oh, You´re looking like death ____________.

warmed up

I feel _________ the weather for the whole week.

under

Which is the meaning of: kill two birds with one stone?

To solve two problems with one action or solution.

Which is the meaning of: be a tough cookie?

To be a very strong (mentally) person.

Which is the meaning of: pull the wool over someone's eyes?

To not say the truth, to fool someone.

Which is the meaning of: chasing rainbows?

To not think realistically.

Which is the meaning of: the ball is in your court?

You have the responsibility to make a decision.

Which is the meaning of: be over the moon?

To be extremely happy.

Which is the meaning of: kill time?

To do an activity in order to make time pass quickly.

Don't worry. It's no big _____. (deal /anxiety /difficulty /trouble)

DEAL

It's freezing out there so you'll need to _____ up. (pucker /bundle/catch /dress)

BUNDLE

I can't believe you went behind my _____. (back /door/ face/ wishes)

BACK

- It took you forever to do it. - Well, better _____ than _____. (late than never /done than never/ late than not / done than not

late than never

- Are you ready to go? -Yep, I'm _____ _____. (set ready/ all set/ ready all/ ready set/)

ALL SET

- Are you listening to me? -Yes, I'm _____ ears. (all/ in/ on /with)

ALL

You're really ahead of your _____. (time /work/ era/ ways)

TIME

Come on, _____ your age! (act/ stay/ be /live)

ACT

I was just _____ to leave. (soon/ about/ ready /around)

ABOUT

I feel that way _____ in a while. (then / once/ now / for)

ONCE

You can _____ that again! (make/ do/ say/ repeat)

SAY

She's got a lot on her _____ right now. (plate /desk /day /brain)

plate