Lesson 17 - Carol Tells Bob the Good News

Question 1

to fail

to spoil an opportunity

Answer 1

TO BLOW STH

The actress got nervous and forgot all of her lines. She really blew it.

Question 2

to stay up late studying or working

Answer 2

TO BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL

Michael burned the midnight oil studying for his Algebra test.

Question 3

casual conversation

Answer 3

CHITCHAT

Peter told Heather to stop the chitchat and get back to work.

Question 4

to meet expectations

to do what’s required

Answer 4

TO DELIVER

This new company we are working with have certainly made a lot of promises. I hope they can deliver.

Question 5

try as hard as possible

to give something all your efforts

Answer 5

TO DO ONE’S BEST

Although Ted did his best, he still failed his Chemistry test.

Question 6

վստահ եղիր, որ

Answer 6

REST ASSURED THAT

Rest assured that the police will find the thieves.

Question 7

immediately

Answer 7

RIGHT AWAY

When Meg realized her house was on fire, she called the fire department right away.

Question 8

in a good position (often financially)

Answer 8

SITTING PRETTY

After Chad won the lottery, he was really sitting pretty. He quit his job and bought a mansion in Malibu, California.

Question 9

ամբողջովին վաճառված

Answer 9

SOLD OUT

Becky was really disappointed when she found out that the Britney Spears concert was sold out.

Question 10

to become popular/successful

to grow suddenly

Answer 10

TO TAKE OFF

Julia Roberts’ career took off with the film “Pretty Woman”.

Question 11

a task or goal that is difficult to achieve

Answer 11

TALL ORDER

It’ll be a tall order to find a new governor as popular as the current one.