Wordskills unit 26

Question 1

if time …, it goes very quickly.

Answer 1

flash by/ fly by

Question 2

leave a place with new knowledge or ideas or a particular impression

Answer 2

come away with sth

Question 3

INF praise for something you have done well

Answer 3

a pat on the back

Question 4

share the same views as sb about sth

Answer 4

see eye to eye with sb

Question 5

an idea that makes you think about sth seriously and carefully

Answer 5

food for thought

Question 6

make sb realize the truth about sb

Answer 6

open sb’s eyes (to sth)

Question 7

all the time; from the beginning

Answer 7

all along

Question 8

arrange for sb to be available for an event or arrange for an event to happen

Answer 8

line sb/sth up

Question 9

reduce the differences between two things or groups of people

Answer 9

bridge the gap/gulf/divide (between…)

Question 10

provide the things that a person or a situation requires

Answer 10

cater for sb/sth

Question 11

as good as the best; excellent

Answer 11

second to none

Question 12

discuss ideas with other people to get their opinion and make a decision

Answer 12

bounce ideas off sb

Question 13

give information or opinions about sth to sb, especially so that it can be improved.

Answer 13

feed (sth) back (to sb) / feedback n

Question 14

lose the opportunity to have or to do sth

Answer 14

miss out (on sth)

Question 15

INF know a lot about a particular subject or job

Answer 15

know your stuff

Question 16

remember an important piece of information that could be useful in the future

Answer 16

bear sth in mind

Question 17

without planning it first; spontaneously

Answer 17

off the cuff

Question 18

without careful thought or checking the facts

Answer 18

off the top of her head

Question 19

INF unusual; slightly crazy

Answer 19

off the wall