Idioms FCE

The new team works as a well-oiled machine. a. it works smoothly b. they don't get along c. they work slowly

The new floor manager is as bright as a button. a. very popular b. very intelligent c. very friendly

We have installed a cutting edge security system. a. cheap but reliable b. expensive but effective c. advanced and innovative

Come on!!! video conferencing it’s not rocket science! Just give it a try! a. it’s not difficult b. it's not impossible c. it's not easy

The company pulled the plug on the deal. a. prevent something from continuing or happening b. stop something momentarily c. postpone something

My brother knows exactly how to push my buttons a. motivate b. provoke c. disappoint

The peace talks seem to have run out of steam. a. lose hope b. lose popularity c. lose enthusiasm

She clearly blew a fuse when she was told the project had to be redone from scratch. a. lose your hope b. lose your temper c. lose your work

What makes the problem worse is that Howard and Tina are not on the same wavelength about how to deal with it. a. to have similar views and ideas b. to have similar enthusiasm c. to have similar motivation

Somewhere along the line someone had got their wires crossed, it became much clearer after the last email. a. have a disagreement b. have a misunderstanding c. have a set back