C2.1 Collocations and idioms | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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it´s back to ..... one

square

think of an adjective that collocates with this noun: accomplishment

e.g. impressive / fantastic

think of an adjective that collocates with this noun: failure

e.g. complete / abysmal

if all ........ fails

else

to grow the economy, the government must think ......

big

What does this commonly-used idiom mean? Beat around the bush

Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable

think of an adjective that collocates with this noun: disaster

e.g. total / complete / unmitigated

I think we´re better off ............... ..... losses than agreeing to rent this space for another year.

cutting our

I haven´t finished yet but I´m .......... ............

getting there

Her curiosity ..... ....... ........ of her and she opened the door and peeped inside.

got the better

think of an adjective that collocates with this noun: success

e.g. roaring / resounding

What does this commonly-used idiom mean? Under the weather

sick/ ill

think of an adjective that collocates with this noun: challenge

e.g. formidable/ daunting

What does this commonly-used idiom mean? Hang in there

Don´t give up

the company needs to keep developing if it wants to stay on top of ...... .........

its game/ the game

Perfect! Looks like it´s a ....... ...... situation!

win-win