Lesson 13 - Amber Comes Over to Bake Cookies

Question 1

the latest fashion

popular right now

Answer 1

ALL THE RAGE

Have you seen those new alligator-skin cowboy boots? They’re all the rage this season!

Question 2

stop an activity for the rest of the evening

Answer 2

CALL IT A NIGHT

We spent a few hours walking around downtown Chicago. It was so cold that we were ready to call it a night by 9 o’clock.

Question 3

go ahead

don’t hesitate

Answer 3

FEEL FREE

“Feel free to interrupt me and ask questions during my lecture,” said the professor to his students.

Question 4

in competent care

լավ ձեռքերում

Answer 4

IN GOOD HANDS

Don’t worry - your dog will be in good hands while you’re on vacation. We’ll take her to New York Dog Spa & Hotel.

Question 5

ճանապարհից դուրս գալ

դադարել խանգարել ինչ որ մեկին

Answer 5

TO GET OUT OF THE WAY

If you’re not planning on helping us prepare dinner, please get out of the way. The kitchen is crowded.

Question 6

to have an expertise in a field

գործը իմանալ

Answer 6

TO KNOW ONE’S STUFF

Steve has been an auto mechanic for 25 years. He really knows his stuff.

Question 7

to help

օգնության ձեռք մեկնել

Answer 7

TO LEND A HAND

When Amber saw Susan washing the cookie sheets, she offered to lend a hand.

Question 8

to no longer be able to do something well

հմտությունը կորցնել

Answer 8

TO LOSE ONE’S TOUCH

I used to make delicious pies, but this one tastes terrible. I think I’ve lost my touch.

Question 9

no longer good at doing something

հետ վարժված

Answer 9

TO BE OUT OF PRACTICE

I used to play tennis every day, but I haven’t played in years. I’m out of practice.

Question 10

to acquire

to learn

Answer 10

TO PICK UP

Bob picks up languages quickly. After two weeks in Spain, he was already speaking Spanish.

Question 11

an enjoyment of sugary foods

Answer 11

TO HAVE A SWEET TOOTH

Amber’s got a real sweet tooth. Last night, she ate a whole box of Godiva chocolates.

Question 12

to stop and rest from an activity

ընդմիջում վերցնել

Answer 12

TO TAKE A BREAK

Let’s take a break from our work and go get some ice cream.

Question 13

to assume control

to continue where someone else left off

Answer 13

TO TAKE OVER

After 11 hours of driving, I was getting tired. Fortunately, my friend offered to take over.

Question 14

too many people involved in an activity can spoil it

Answer 14

TOO MANY COOKS CAN SPOIL THE BROTH

You don’t need to help us. We have enough people helping already, and too many cooks can spoil the broth.

Question 15

clever shortcuts gained by experience

Answer 15

TRICKS OF THE TRADE

The new teacher learned some tricks of the trade from Mrs. Blackstone, who’d been teaching at the school for 40 years.

Question 16

to work very hard

Answer 16

TO WORK ONE’S TAIL OFF [slang]

Don worked his tail off to save money for his son’s education.