"He admitted / denied / suggested ... the car"
to steal
stealing
A sudden clear memory of something in the past (normally bad), is a ...
flashback
What does it mean to "twist someone's arm" ?
persuade someone to do something they do not want to do
cause pain and suffering to someone
confuse people by stating falsehoods
come to an informal agreement
What does the idiom "it's a wonder" mean?
it's surprising
"I avoid / can't help / enjoy / keep on ... junk food"
to eat
eating
What does it mean to "settle up" the cost of something?
to pay what you owe
"Becoming famous involves ... luck"
having luck
to have
What does the idiom "stab someone in the back" mean?
To do something harmful to someone who trusted you.
To tease, fool, or make fun of someone is to "____ their ___"
pull *someone's* leg
"This is the third exam I've failed. I've had it". What does it mean "to have had it" ?
In serious trouble or no hope of succeeding OR tired and annoyed about something and you don't want to continue.
"So, we agree ... "
disagreeing
to disagree
"My memory of the events is a blur". What does "blur" mean in this content?
Something you can't remember clearly.
"If you choose / hope / expect ... the exam, you need to prepare for it"
doing
to do
"Anthony offered / promised / refused ... the washing"
to do
doing
"I'm sorry, I'm tied up on Saturday so I won't be able to come". What does "tied up" mean
restrained by ropes to a chair
busy with another activity / event
unable to attend because of tierdness
to politely reject an offer
To hope strongly that something will happen
keep your fingers crossed
If you "turn a blind eye" to something it means that you ...
ignore something you know is wrong
Which idiom means to be getting better after an illness?
smelling the flowers again
on top of the world
shake off the monkey
on the mend
A boring, regularly repeated activity or experience: "My life is a _________"
treadmill
What does "keep an eye on" mean?
to watch or take care of someone / something
What does "pick a fight" mean?
to intentionally start to fight / argue