Idioms #06

Question 1

We didn’t have cupboards so we made do with boxes.

cupboard /ˈkʌb.ɚd/

Answer 1

To manage to live without things that you would like to have or with things of a worse quality than you would like

Question 2

The furniture came with self-assembly instructions, making it easier to put together.

əˈsem.bli

Answer 2

algo que é projetado para ser montado pelo próprio usuário, sem a necessidade de contratar um profissional ou usar ferramentas especializadas.

self-assembly instructions (instruções de montagem)

Question 3

After hearing the news, my head was whirling with questions.

mind Whirl /wɝːl/

Answer 3

My mind is full of thoughts and images and you are so excited that you cannot relax.

Question 4

Give a shot

Give a whirl

Answer 4

“tentar”, “dar uma chance” ou “experimentar”.

Question 5

“She’s trying hard to get to grips with the new software at work.”

to come to grips

Answer 5

to make an effort to understand and deal with a problem or situation

səfware [t mudo]

Question 6

It took me a while to come to grips with the complexities of the subject.

to get to grips

Answer 6

to make an effort to understand and deal with a problem or situation

Question 7

a wobbly ladder/table

Answer 7

“em falso”

Question 8

I’ve been in bed with the flu and my legs still feel a little wobbly.

/ˈwɑː.bli/

Answer 8

Instáveis

Question 9

Maybe it won’t rain, but to be on the safe side, take your umbrella.

Answer 9

to avoid risk

“pra garantir”

Question 10

I’m not sure what is causing the problem, but I’m determined to get to the bottom of it.

Answer 10

to discover the truth about a situation

Question 11

He was released on bail of $100,000.

Answer 11

Ele foi liberado mediante fiança de $100.000.”

Question 12

Police have released a picture of the man they want to question.

Answer 12

to allow something to be shown in public or to be available for use:

Question 13

She shed a few tears at her daughter’s wedding.

Answer 13

derramou

Question 14

Scientists hope the experiments will **shed light **on the mysteries of the universe.

throw

Answer 14

to provide information about something or to make something easier to understand

Question 15

Her interviews with witnesses **shed a great deal of light **on the crime investigation.”

throw

Answer 15

to provide information about something or to make something easier to understand

Question 16

Psychotherapy helped him to shed some of his insecurity/inhibitions.

Answer 16

to get rid of something you do not need or want

Question 17

These problems should have been brought to light much earlier.

Answer 17

If someone brings something to light, they discover it or make it known publicly

Question 18

As finals approached, she felt that at last she could see the** light at the end of the tunnel.**

Answer 18

It signs that a long and difficult piece of work is almost finished

Question 19

When the score got to 8 to 2 we knew the game was in the bag.

Answer 19

certain to be won, achieved, or obtained

Question 20

ready-made joke

stock joke

Answer 20

piada pronta

Question 21

It is now halfway through winter and food stocks are already low.

/stɑːk/

Answer 21

a supply of something for use or sale

Question 22

I was in despair until Chris turned up - the answer to my prayers.

Answer 22

em desespero; apareceu; sth/sb that you have needed for a long time

Question 23

I’m out of this!

aiMáura θês

Answer 23

Tô fora!

Question 24

I wanna wave a magic wand and make things better.

“varinha mágica”

Answer 24

find an easy way to solve a problem

Question 25

I”ve got to tie up a few loose ends before I go on holiday.

Answer 25

deal with the last few things that need to be done before sth is completed.

“acertar os últimos detalhes”

Question 26

Once Sara explains why she acted as she did, everything will fall into place.

Answer 26

be understand or go well

Question 27

After the flood, it tooks us some time to pick up the pieces.

Answer 27

try to return to normal