Wordskills unit 39

Question 1

(used with comparative and superlative adjectives or adverbs) by a large amount.

Answer 1

by far. SYN far and away

Question 2

Used to emphasize how long something continues.

Answer 2

for hours/ days/ weeks on end

Question 3

INF completely.

Answer 3

well and truly

Question 4

Used to emphasize an opinion

Answer 4

without (a) doubt

Question 5

INF suddenly, without warning or explanation

Answer 5

just like that

Question 6

in addition to the things already mentioned

Answer 6

into the bargain

Question 7

very; really

Answer 7

ever such (a)/ ever so

Question 8

used to say that sb or sth is not ordinary, but is especially good or important

Answer 8

not just any

Question 9

used to empasize the fact that sth is not surprising

Answer 9

no wonder

Question 10

already (used to express concern that an amount or number will increase further)

Answer 10

as it is

Question 11

Much better than the rest

Answer 11

streets ahead of/ head and shoulders above us

Question 12

Does no work at all.

Answer 12

doesn’t do a stroke of work

Question 13

Like each other very much.

Answer 13

get on like a house on fire

Question 14

I was so surprised or shocked that I didn’t know what to say.

Answer 14

was lost for words

Question 15

sth happened which caused people to get angry and start fighting or arguing.

Answer 15

all hell broke loose

Question 16

was determined to keep away from him completely

Answer 16

avoided him like the plague

Question 17

was extremely surprised.

Answer 17

couldn’t believe my ears

Question 18

Extremely angry.

Answer 18

up in arms about/ up in arms over something

Question 19

Make the greatest effort possible.

Answer 19

pull out all the stops

Question 20

would do anything.

Answer 20

I’d give my right arm to

Question 21

was extremely angry with me and told me off severely

Answer 21

came down on me like a ton of bricks

Question 22

…. is used to emphasize a statement or opinion.

Answer 22

doesn’t half/not half