Unit 12: Cliches and fixed statements

Question 1

There are plenty more fish in the sea

Answer 1

plenty more people or possibilities

Question 2

It’s easy to be wise after the event|Hindsight is a wonderful thing

Question 3

in light of sth

Answer 3

because of

Question 4

It’s not over until the fat lady sings

Answer 4

cannot be sure what will happen until the very end of sth

Question 5

Enough is as good as a feast

Answer 5

shouldn’t have more of sth that you need

Question 6

ignorance is bliss

Answer 6

may be happier somethimes when you do not know all the facts

Question 7

you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink

Answer 7

you can give sb the opportunity to do sth, but you cannot force them to do it

Question 8

truth will out

Answer 8

truth will always become known

Question 9

get your skates on

Answer 9

hurry up

Question 10

Good riddance

Answer 10

I’m happy sth or sb has gone

Question 11

Mum’s the word

Answer 11

promise not to tell a secret

Question 12

fair’s fair

Answer 12

their behaviour is reasonable

Question 13

give me a break

Answer 13

stop criticising me