Lesson 17 - Dealing with Lost Luggage

Question 1

try hard, to do the most of one’s capabilities

Answer 1

(TO) DO ONE’S BEST

E.g. I’ll do my best to finish the flashcards on time.

Question 2

to complete one or more forms

Answer 2

(TO) FILL OUT PAPERWORK

E.g. Before attending the flight, you need to fill out this paperwork.

Question 3

forever;

permanently (in a negative sense)

Answer 3

FOR GOOD

E.g. He can still try to get a B, but his chances of getting an A are gone for good.

Question 4

in a difficult situation;

in need of help

Answer 4

IN A BIND

E.g. The company is in a bind at the moment. We need to buy new laptops for our employees but we won’t manage to do that this month.

Question 5

I’m very surprised by that

Answer 5

IT (OR THAT) BOGGLES MY MIND

E.g. Some people pay for overpriced brands. It absolutely boggles my mind.

Question 6

Let’s not worry about that until we need to

Answer 6

LET’S CROSS THAT BRIDGE WHEN WE COME TO IT

E.g. “What happens if we set the house for sail and it doesn’t sell?”
“Let’s cross that bridge when we come to it”

Question 7

in a hurry; not having much time

Answer 7

PRESSED FOR TIME

E.g. We have to complete so many things, but we are heavily pressed for time.

Question 8

to find

Answer 8

(TO) TRACK DOWN

E.g. We tracked the murderer down after months of investigation.

Question 9

to be found

Answer 9

(TO) TURN UP

E.g. I hope my cat will turn up before next week. I miss her..

Question 10

in trouble; in a very difficult situation

Answer 10

UP THE CREEK

E.g. We have so many projects to finish and our time is due tomorrow evening. We are up the creek.