10A

Question 1

to suddenly say something loudly or to begin to do something

Answer 1

burst out (verb from outburst)

Question 2

a lot of unnecessary anger and worry about a matter that is not important

Answer 2

storm/ tempest in a teacup

Question 3

to undermine our reputation

Answer 3

undermine our standing in the world

Question 4

(about ex. an argument) it becomes gradually less important until it ends and is forgotten

Answer 4

blow over

Question 5

to make someone richer, especially in illegal or dishonest ways

Answer 5

line sb’s pockets

Question 6

to decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering

Answer 6

dismiss

Question 7

to produce/ makes sb feel strong, positive emotions

Answer 7

stir

Question 8

to give someone a lot of attention and treat them well

Answer 8

make a fuss of sb

Question 9

to imagine how someone else feels in a difficult situation

Answer 9

put yourself in sb’s place/position/shoes

Question 10

to make a building or room safe by locking the door and fastening the windows

Answer 10

lock up

Question 11

a small mistake

Answer 11

slip

Question 12

to give too much attention to small matters that are not important, usually in a way that shows that you are worried and not relaxed

Answer 12

to fuss/ make a fuss about

Question 13

something that you say by accident when you intended to say something else

Answer 13

slip of the tongue

Question 14

to offer a particular amount of money for something that is for sale and compete against other people to buy it, especially at a public sale of goods or property

Answer 14

bid

Question 15

someone or something that seems stupid or silly, especially by trying to be serious or important and not succeeding

Answer 15

laughing stock

Question 16

to cause an unpleasant emotion or problem to begin or grow

Answer 16

stir sth up

Question 17

a situation in which someone starts to deal with bad or illegal behaviour in a more severe way

Answer 17

crackdown

Question 18

to have no possibility of doing or achieving something

Answer 18

not have a hope in hell

Question 19

to lose the right to do or have something because you have broken a rule

Answer 19

forfeit

Question 20

almost (it’s almost 1 AM)

Answer 20

getting on for (it’s getting on for 1 AM)

Question 21

1-the edge of a road where rain flows away

2-an open pipe, usually at the lower edge of a roof, that collects and carries away rain

Answer 21

gutter

Question 22

(of places) extremely dirty and unpleasant, often because of lack of money

Answer 22

squalid

Question 23

to be very tired

Answer 23

be dead on your feet

Question 24

to move quickly, with small, short steps, especially in order to escape

Answer 24

scuttle

Question 25

to warn someone secretly about something that will happen, so that they can take action or prevent it from happening

Answer 25

tip sb off

Question 26

all the objects needed for or connected with a particular activity

Answer 26

paraphernalia

Question 27

to destroy someone’s hopes

Answer 27

dash sb’s hopes

Question 28

on the way to or from somewhere

Answer 28

en route

Question 29

full of hope, happiness, and good feelings

Answer 29

upbeat

Question 30

something you say that means that since you have started something or are involved in it, you should complete the work although it has become more difficult or complicated than you had expected

Answer 30

in for a penny (in for a pound)

Question 31

squalid, degraded condition

Answer 31

in the gutter

Question 32

to be allowed to do things that other people would be punished or criticized for

Answer 32

get away with murder

Question 33

This means that you should not criticize other people for bad qualities in their character that you have yourself

Answer 33

people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones

Question 34

said to advise someone not to refuse something good that is being offered, to take every opportunity

Answer 34

never look a gift horse in the mouth

Question 35

said to emphasize that when conditions become difficult, strong people take action

Answer 35

when the going gets tough, the tough get going

Question 36

when you are visiting another place, you should follow the customs of the people in that place

Answer 36

when in Rome (do as the Romans do)

Question 37

to be eager to buy or get something from someone

Answer 37

beat a path to sb’s door

Question 38

to succeed despite having a disadvantage

Answer 38

beat the odds

Question 39

said when you accept that you cannot be as successful as someone else without doing what they do

Answer 39

if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em (if you can’t beat them, join them)

Question 40

said to emphasize that people have different characters, opinions, and abilities, and that you should accept this

Answer 40

it takes all sorts (to make a world)

Question 41

said to advise someone that they will have an advantage if they do something immediately or before anyone else does it

Answer 41

the early bird catches the worm

Question 42

said when you recognize that something is in a satisfactory state, and there is no reason to try to change it

Answer 42

if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

Question 43

said when there are too many people involved in trying to do the same thing, so that the final result will not be good

Answer 43

too many cooks spoil the broth/ soup

Question 44

said to emphasize that every difficult or unpleasant situation has some advantage

Answer 44

every cloud has a silver lining

Question 45

something that you say that means that other people always seem to be in a better situation than you, although they may not be

Answer 45

the grass is (always) greener (on the other side)

Question 46

you should not make plans that depend on something good happening before you know that it has actually happened

Answer 46

don’t count your chickens before they hatch

Question 47

1-(a situation causing) difficulty or trouble

2-to annoy someone, especially by repeatedly asking them something:

Answer 47

hassle