Hand in
to give a piece of work to a teacher or person in authority.
I've just started a job as a bell ringer, but I'm still _
learning the ropes
learning the chords
learning the threads
learning the strings
anxiety
anxious
I ___ out on chocolate cake at the party and now I feel sick
pigged
energy
energetic
polite
impolite
That song is so ... — I can’t stop singing it!
catchy
greed
greedy
If a person is a bookworm they...
love reading
Drop out (of)
to leave a course or school before finishing it.
If you are a relaxed person you are as cool as a...
cucumber
help
unhelpful
caution
cautious
I passed the test with _ colours
soaring
flying
running
dashing
Her voice is so ... that it gives me goosebumps
soulful
cheek
cheeky
My favourite music ... is indie rock because it’s creative and different
genre
If you are and early bird you enjoy...
waking up early
Different musical notes sung or played together to make a pleasant sound
harmony
The ... tell a really emotional story about love and loss
lyrics
enthusiasm
unenthusiastic
Make a song and dance about something
to make a fuss or exaggerate and complain about something that isn’t really important.
Fine tune something
to make something more precise or perfect by making repeated small adjustments.
Go over
to review or check something carefully.
generosity
generous
I've got an exam tomorrow so I'd better __
hit the books
smash the books
break the books
thump the books
rely
unreliable
_ the most part, I watch fantasy films (+ what frequency is this?)
For (usually)
If you have a _ on your shoulder you are angry with someone or resent them in someway
chip
_ and large, I don't play much sport (+ what frequency is this?)
By (usually)
idiom to mean very tired
I'm (as) dead as a doornail
compete
competitive
We _ together the party at the last minute
threw
I wasn't a big fan of the salad and ended up just ____ at it
picking
March to the beat of your own drum
to do things in your own unique way.
aggression
aggressive
Catch up (on/with)
to reach the same level as others after falling behind.
Swan song
the last or final work, effort, or performance.
idiom to say someone isn't very intelligent
he's not the brightest bulb in the box/sharpest tool in the shed
artist
artistic
She was making a _ in a teacup about the meeting even though she had nothing to worry about
storm
idiom to mean something is easy to do
it's a piece of cake
_ a rule, I clean my house once a week on Saturdays (+ what frequency is this?)
As (usually)
When I was a student I practically _ on microwave meals
lived
Take up
start doing a new activity or subject.
Toot your horn
to boast or brag about your talents, successes or accomplishments.
I pig out on crisps _ in a while (+ what frequency is this?)
once (+ what frequency is this?)
Play it by ear
to do something without planning, preparation, or practice.
fool
foolish
After months of practice, I'm getting the _ of playing the guitar
catch
hang
display
hold
The music was ... and perfect for a party
upbeat
I only go to the cinema _
once in a blue moon
If a person is a tough cookie they are...
determined and don't give up easily
Like a broken record
to say something (annoyingly) again and again.
idiom to say someone is lazy and sits around all day
a couch potato
popular
unpopular
The band played an ... set that got the crowd dancing
energetic
I go out for a walk _ so often (+ what frequency is this?)
every (sometimes)
pessimist
pessimistic
Sing from the same songsheet
to say the same thing or follow the same plan.
Her face _ up when she opened the present
lit
emotion
unemotional
I should really cut _ _ fast food as I'm putting on weight
down on
Brush up on
to improve your knowledge or skill in something you studied before.
The ... of the drums gives the song great energy
rhythm
Fit as a fiddle
to be in great shape or health.
adventure
unadventurous
idiom to say you are day dreaming
you've got your head in the clouds
The middle part of a song that gets repeated
chorus