ESLPOD [137,138,139]

Question 1

a doctor who deals with children and the medical treatment of their illnesses

Answer 1

pediatrician

Question 2

a brief excursion off the main route of an itinerary, as to visit a particular person or place.

Answer 2

side trip

Question 3

a short trip that you take for pleasure; a short visit to an interesting place arranged by a tourist organization, often as part of a vacation

Answer 3

excursion

Question 4

to like something very much

Answer 4

be big on sth

Question 5

an event that spoils your chances of success; an event that causes you to feel very sad, disappointed, or shocked

Answer 5

(a) blow

Question 6

to close a business, stop providing a service, or make people lose their jobs

Answer 6

get axed

Question 7

notice that an employer gives to someone telling them that they are no longer employed

Answer 7

pink slip

Question 8

Acquire information about something or someone, come to know.

Answer 8

get a line on sth