Lesson 8 - Ted Forms a Rock Band

Question 1

to avoid getting straight to the point

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Answer 1

TO BEAT AROUND THE BUSH

Karen beat around the bush for an hour, then finally told us she needed a ride to Kennedy Airport.

Question 2

common

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Answer 2

DIME A DOZEN

Reality TV shows are a dime a dozen these days.

Question 3

a time of difficulty

Answer 3

HARD TIMES

Since his wife left him for her dentist, Dan has been going through hard times.

Question 4

to be happy

to be in a good mood

Answer 4

TO BE IN GOOD SPIRITS

After she won the tennis tournament, Elizabeth was in good spirits.

Question 5

to repay a loan or debt

Answer 5

TO PAY (SOMEONE) BACK

Nicole paid her friend back the $10 she borrowed.

Question 6

an unrealistic hope

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Answer 6

PIPE DREAM

Susan would like to move to New Zealand and write romance novels, but she knows that’s just a pipe dream.

Question 7

to spend more money than one wants to or can afford to

Answer 7

TO SHELL OUT

Bob shelled out $5000 for Nicole’s piano lessons before she decided she’d rather pay the flute.

Question 8

to win popularity quickly

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Answer 8

TO TAKE SOMETHING BY STORM

That new restaurant really took Chicago by storm.

Question 9

there’s nothing that can be done

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Answer 9

THOSE ARE THE BREAKS

By the time we got to the cinema, the Harry Potter movie was already sold out. Oh well, those are the breaks!

Question 10

a smart aleck

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Answer 10

WISE GUY [slang]

People might actually start liking you if you stop being such a wise guy.

Question 10

to win popularity quickly

Answer 10

MAKE A SPLASH

Nicole’s beautiful cousin Cecilia from Santo Domingo really made a splash at the high school dance.

Question 11

very rich

Answer 11

MADE OF MONEY

Max should be willing to loan you $10.000 to start your new business. He’s made of money.