2 chapter

Question 1

to use the good things in a situation

Answer 1

take advantage of sth

I thought I’d take advantage of the sports facilities while I’m here.

Question 2

to not make any progress or achieve anything

Answer 2

get nowhere

He and I dated for a while, but it went nowhere.

Question 3

responsible for something or someone

Answer 3

in charge (of something/someone)

The teacher put me in charge of organizing the project.

Question 4

a very short distance

Answer 4

a stone`s throw

The apartment is just a stone’s throw from the sea.

Question 5

said when someone makes a statement that is shown very soon, and in an embarrassing way, to be wrong

Answer 5

famous last words

I told him categorically that we could never be anything more than friends. Famous last words! Within a few months, we were engaged.

Question 6

said when you think that it is better for someone or something to be late than never to arrive or to happen

Answer 6

better late than never

Question 7

early

Answer 7

bright and early

Question 8

almost and approximately

Answer 8

more and less

Question 9

to succeed in talking to someone on the phone

Answer 9

get through

I got through to the wrong department.

Question 10

to make yourself laugh about something unpleasant in order to make it seem less important or serious

Answer 10

laugh sth off

She tried to laugh off their remarks, but I could see she was hurt.