HOME AND IDIOMS Flashcards
it’s raining very heavily. it’s raining__________
CATS AND DOGS.
IMPRESSIVE
I’m speechless.You take my __________ away.
Breath
ASK FOR A FAVOR
Would you be a _______and bring the sugar _______?
Love
bowl / jar
What do you think I _______ when I say ________ the plates?
Mean …. what’s your intepretation…
Stack / aor dry
LISTEN TO GOOD MUSIC
I’m gonna __________ real __________ while I do the dishes because that tune is absolutely b_________.
Yeah mate, this music is proper m__________!
whack on the tunes / turn the music on
low
banging!
mint
WHEN I FEEL AWKWARD / LIKE A FISH OUT OF WATER.
After realizing the party wasn’t to his ________, he decided to make a ________ exit, _________ out without saying goodbye to anyone.
liking
French
slipping
SARCASM INTENDED
That’s about as exciting as watching __________ .
Paint dry
BAD THUNG THAT TURNS OUT.TO BE GOOD.
That could perhaps be a b_________ in d________.
Blessing
Disguise
REMAIN CALM, PASSIVE AND FIRM
He _________ guns, even amidst the ___________ of criticism, ____________ in his beliefs and ___________ in his resolve.
stuck to his
torrent
steadfast
unwavering
___________, old chap! Don’t keep us in ____________ any longer; spill the beans and let us know what you’re hiding. Come on, let the __________ out of the bag.
Out with it. Say it! / Disclose
suspense
cat
FOR CHRIT’S SAKE / TELEVISION
_________ how much _________ have you been watching?
Just
telly
For a good listener, half a word is ___________. The message was ___________.
as good as a nod
loud and clear.
PROVIDE AN EXAMPLE! ILLUSTRATE
____________a picture
Paint us
You want everything handed ___________
on a plate.
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
I ________ an _______ liking __________ the film.
Took
Instant
to
Despite our efforts to move forward, we found ourselves ____________ old ground, rehashing the __________ arguments we had months ago.
NOT GO8NG ANYWHERE
RESTART
ranking over
same
TO FEEL LEFT OUT
Everyody did it. I will do it too. I wont be ____________
left behind.
Don’t stay up ___________ you have an early ___________ tomorrow.
I know, I’ll just finish this chapter and then head to bed.
Also
Don’t ___________ too late, okay?
I won’t, Mom. I’ll be home by midnight, I promise.
too late,
start
stay out
Do you mind if I __________ church today?
DONT ATTEND
skip
We’re calling to __________ how u _________ mate.
See
Doing
I woke up ____________ mucus/phlegm/gunk in my chest.
with a lot of
“Are you still going to __________ the fan”?
“No, you can ___________ it”.
need
have
UNDER CONTRPL
It’s difficult to keep __________ when you have so much money to spend.
your feet on the ground
I never had many friends. I kept _____________
myself to myself
I’m gonna ______________ your pocket money.
front you / advance
WHEN I WANT STH GIVEN TO ME.
_____________ to give it to me, yeah?
Feel free
IGNITE
Dont ___________ my anger or you’ll ____________
arouse
regret it.
EXAGERATE / MAKE A FUSS
Dont go __________ it, yeah? Dont make __________ of it.
too deep with
too much
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
I need to __________ my grades or I’ll end up ___________ in the remedial zone at school. I need to ____________
Best __________ with your studies. Don’t rely solely on your wits.” Can’t just __________ it, can ya?
bump up / improve
getting stuck
catch up.
crack on
wing / improvise
I took the _________ exam today.
reMEdial
THINK ABOUT IT / NO RUSH
Anyway, think ___________ it.
There’s no ____________.
on
pressure
LOTS OF PERFUME
She ___________ herself in perfume before __________ out
douses
heading
Who’s ____________, please?
PHONE CONVERSATION
calling
SCOLD
I’m going to give her a ____________ and “I’m going to give her a ____________ are both used to reprimand someone __________.
Telling off
Bollocking.
sternly
THAT’S WHAT EVERYONE WANTS TO KNOW
Now, the __________ question is… I mean, that’s tthe _____________ question.
Burning
million-dollar
Hey, I’m _____________ over to mom’s.
You’re _____________ to your mum’s? Alright, have ____________ then! Say hi to her for me.
heading
off round
a good one
DOUBFUL / WARY ABOUT A SITUATION
Her sudden change in behavior really ____________ for me
Raised a red flag
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE
You should ___________ it with you just _________
Have / keep
In case
NO MORE PAPER TOWEL
The ____________ roll we were using ___________
kitchen
has run out
MANNERS
You ___________ I’m chatting with your mum and you just ___________ me? Is that __________ behaviour?
clock
talk over
proper
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
_____________ that’s supposed to do it, not me.
It’s you
They gave me a ring the moment I ____________ that door
stepped through / crossed / walked in
Yeah, ____________ Talk is ____________ though, innit? And practice is a whole different ______________
Right / spot on
cheap
ball game!
TISSUE
Go grab a ____________ to _____________ your nose
hanky
blow
PROBLEMS IN HELPING
What’s the bleedin’ _____________ in ____________’ a hand a bit more
hassle
lendin
BIG FLAMES / JSTOVE
Cooking on _____________ on the _____________ gets it _________ quicker.
high heat
hob
done
GETTING BEAUTIFUL / DRESSING UP
She’s ______________
glamming up.
TYPE OF WRITING
Do you write in ______________ or _____________?
cursive
REPORT SOMEONE
Are you _________________ your best friend?
snitching on
HAVE NO SALT LEFT
The salt’s _____________, mate. We need to _____________ some more.
Yeah, we’re _____________ Time to _____________.
run out
grab
all out of it.
restock
IT HAS TWO USES
This room serves as _______________ an office and a ________________.
both
guest bedroom
TURNED OFF THE STOVE
I ______________ off the ___________.
switched
hob
ASKING SOMEONE TO SWITCH OFF THE LIGHT
______________ you ______________ the living room _____________, please?”
Could
Turn off
light
WASH THE NOSE
Go do a nasal ____________ with ______________.!
rinse
saline
PUT IT TO WASH
“I think I’ll be ____________ these trousers one more time. I’m not gonna put ‘em _______________ yet.
wearing
in the wash
RENOVATION / ALL OVER THE PLACE
We’re having some ______________ at home. The ______________ is massive. There’s rubbish ______________
work done
mess
everywhere here.
FASTER THAN WHAT YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO.
You did it ______________.
too quick
INSTALL WASTE SHREDDER
“I’m gonna _______________ one of those _____________ in the sink.
fit
waste disposals
IF YOU NEED ANYTHING, JUST CALL HER.
We’re ________________ to the beach, and only gran is ______________ her mobile. If anything, give her a _______________.
heading down
taking
bell
SPLASH SOME WATER ON IT.
If you can’t wash it, at least give it a ___________.
rinse
DONT FORGET TO SPREAD ALCOHOL ON THAT THING.
_________________ you _____________ that thing.
Make sure
sanitize
CAN YOU GET ME FOOD FROM OUT OF THE HOUSE. I’M STARVING
Hey love, can you ________________ some food. I’m _______________ .
bring me back
famished
STOP USING THIS PHONE
_______________ the ______________ phone.
Get off
stupid
THE VOLUME IS TOO LOW
The TV sound is still _________________
too quiet.
FINISH / NO MORE
________________ your exams this week?”
Done with
