1 chapter

Question 1

be less respected or look stupid because of smth you have done

Answer 1

lose face

Question 2

to ignore something that you know is wrong

Answer 2

turn a blind eye (to smth)

Management often turn a blind eye to bullying in the workplace

Question 3

If something happens completely unexpected

Answer 3

out of blue

One day, out of the blue, she announced that she was leaving

Question 4

at a point that is far away

Answer 4

in the distance

On a clear day you can see the temple in the distance

Question 5

in every case

always

Answer 5

without fail

She takes a walk every morning without fail.

Question 6

if what was planned cannot happen

Answer 6

if all else fails

We could go to the beach or to my sister’s house, and if all else fails, we can always find something to do at home.

Question 7

to become nervous and upset

Answer 7

be in/get into a state

She got into a real state before her driving test

Question 8

If you do something very enthusiastically, quickly, or a lot

Answer 8

like mad

She’s been saving like mad because she wants to buy a car

Question 9

used to ask about the reason for something

Answer 9

how come

So how come you got an invitation and not me?

Question 10

to be extremely rich

Answer 10

be rolling in it (money)

Question 11

to be unable to decide about something

Answer 11

be in two minds

I was in two minds whether or not to come this morning.