Lesson 21 - Susan Gets a Surprise Call

Question 1

throughout

everywhere

Answer 1

ALL OVER

Nicole’s classmates are from all over the world, including Argentina, Brazil, China, Japan, Korea, Poland and Ukraine.

Question 2

համաձայնության գալ

Answer 2

TO COME TO AN AGREEMENT

If we can come to an agreement now, I can start work on Monday.

Question 3

under that circumstance

Answer 3

IN THAT CASE

It’s snowing? In that case, you’d better take the bus to school today instead of driving.

Question 4

to be/get in contact with someone

Answer 4

TO BE/GET IN TOUCH WITH SOMEONE

I was surprised when Luis called me, since we hadn’t been in touch with each other since high school.

Question 5

to anticipate eagerly

Answer 5

TO LOOK FORWARD TO

I’m looking forward to my trip to Mexico next month.

Question 6

turn an otherwise ordinary or dull day into a pleasingly memorable one for someone

Answer 6

TO MAKE SOMEONE’S DAY

Our neighbors with the crazy dogs are moving away? That really makes my day.

Question 7

details

basic components of something

Answer 7

NUTS AND BOLTS

I don’t need to know the nuts and bolts of how the computer works - just show me how to turn it on.

Question 8

on a very low budget

Answer 8

ON A SHOESTRING

Bob and Susan were on a shoestring after Bob lost his job.

Question 9

history of achievements or performances

Answer 9

TRACK RECORD

The women’s basketball team at the University of Connecticut has an excellent track record.

Question 10

to find a solution

to resolve

Answer 10

TO WORK OUT

Nicole spent half the night helping Ted work out a very difficult Chemistry problem.