HOME AND IDIOMS Flashcards

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1
Q

it’s raining very heavily. it’s raining__________

A

CATS AND DOGS.

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IMPRESSIVE

I’m speechless.You take my __________ away.

A

Breath

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ASK FOR A FAVOR

Would you be a _______and bring the sugar _______?

A

Love
bowl / jar

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What do you think I _______ when I say ________ the plates?

A

Mean …. what’s your intepretation…
Stack / aor dry

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LISTEN TO GOOD MUSIC

I’m gonna __________ real __________ while I do the dishes because that tune is absolutely b_________.
Yeah mate, this music is proper m__________!

A

whack on the tunes / turn the music on

low

banging!

mint

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WHEN I FEEL AWKWARD / LIKE A FISH OUT OF WATER.

After realizing the party wasn’t to his ________, he decided to make a ________ exit, _________ out without saying goodbye to anyone.

A

liking
French
slipping

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SARCASM INTENDED

That’s about as exciting as watching __________ .

A

Paint dry

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BAD THUNG THAT TURNS OUT.TO BE GOOD.

That could perhaps be a b_________ in d________.

A

Blessing
Disguise

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REMAIN CALM, PASSIVE AND FIRM

He _________ guns, even amidst the ___________ of criticism, ____________ in his beliefs and ___________ in his resolve.

A

stuck to his
torrent
steadfast
unwavering

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___________, old chap! Don’t keep us in ____________ any longer; spill the beans and let us know what you’re hiding. Come on, let the __________ out of the bag.

A

Out with it. Say it! / Disclose

suspense

cat

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FOR CHRIT’S SAKE / TELEVISION

_________ how much _________ have you been watching?

A

Just
telly

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For a good listener, half a word is ___________. The message was ___________.

A

as good as a nod
loud and clear.

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PROVIDE AN EXAMPLE! ILLUSTRATE

____________a picture

A

Paint us

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14
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You want everything handed ___________

A

on a plate.

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LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

I ________ an _______ liking __________ the film.

A

Took
Instant
to

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Despite our efforts to move forward, we found ourselves ____________ old ground, rehashing the __________ arguments we had months ago.

NOT GO8NG ANYWHERE
RESTART

A

ranking over
same

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TO FEEL LEFT OUT

Everyody did it. I will do it too. I wont be ____________

A

left behind.

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Don’t stay up ___________ you have an early ___________ tomorrow.
I know, I’ll just finish this chapter and then head to bed.

Also

Don’t ___________ too late, okay?
I won’t, Mom. I’ll be home by midnight, I promise.

A

too late,
start

stay out

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Do you mind if I __________ church today?

DONT ATTEND

A

skip

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We’re calling to __________ how u _________ mate.

A

See

Doing

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Q

I woke up ____________ mucus/phlegm/gunk in my chest.

A

with a lot of

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“Are you still going to __________ the fan”?
“No, you can ___________ it”.

A

need

have

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UNDER CONTRPL

It’s difficult to keep __________ when you have so much money to spend.

A

your feet on the ground

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I never had many friends. I kept _____________

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myself to myself

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I'm gonna ______________ your pocket money.
front  you  / advance
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WHEN I WANT STH GIVEN TO ME. _____________ to give it to me, yeah?
Feel free
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IGNITE Dont ___________ my anger or you'll ____________
arouse regret it.
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EXAGERATE / MAKE A FUSS Dont go __________ it, yeah? Dont make __________ of it.
too deep with too much
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ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE I need to __________ my grades or I'll end up ___________ in the remedial zone at school. I need to ____________ Best __________ with your studies. Don't rely solely on your wits." Can't just __________ it, can ya?
bump up / improve getting stuck catch up. crack on wing / improvise
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I took the _________ exam today.
reMEdial
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THINK ABOUT IT / NO RUSH Anyway, think ___________ it. There's no ____________.
on pressure
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LOTS OF PERFUME She ___________ herself in perfume before __________ out
douses heading
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Who's ____________, please? PHONE CONVERSATION
calling
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SCOLD I'm going to give her a ____________ and "I'm going to give her a ____________ are both used to reprimand someone __________.
Telling off Bollocking. sternly
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THAT'S WHAT EVERYONE WANTS TO KNOW Now, the __________ question is... I mean, that's tthe _____________ question.
Burning million-dollar
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Hey, I'm _____________ over to mom's. You're _____________ to your mum's? Alright, have ____________ then! Say hi to her for me.
heading off round a good one
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DOUBFUL / WARY ABOUT A SITUATION Her sudden change in behavior really ____________ for me
Raised a red flag
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PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE You should ___________ it with you just _________
Have / keep In case
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NO MORE PAPER TOWEL The ____________ roll we were using ___________
kitchen has run out
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MANNERS You ___________ I'm chatting with your mum and you just ___________ me? Is that __________ behaviour?
clock talk over proper
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YOUR RESPONSIBILITY _____________ that's supposed to do it, not me.
It's you
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They gave me a ring the moment I ____________ that door
stepped through / crossed / walked in
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Yeah, ____________ Talk is ____________ though, innit? And practice is a whole different ______________
Right / spot on cheap ball game!
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TISSUE Go grab a ____________ to _____________ your nose
hanky blow
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PROBLEMS IN HELPING What's the bleedin' _____________ in ____________' a hand a bit more
hassle lendin
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BIG FLAMES / JSTOVE Cooking on _____________ on the _____________ gets it _________ quicker.
high heat hob done
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GETTING BEAUTIFUL / DRESSING UP She's ______________
glamming up.
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TYPE OF WRITING Do you write in ______________ or _____________?
print cursive
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REPORT SOMEONE Are you _________________ your best friend?
snitching on
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HAVE NO SALT LEFT The salt's _____________, mate. We need to _____________ some more. Yeah, we're _____________ Time to _____________.
run out grab all out of it. restock
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IT HAS TWO USES This room serves as _______________ an office and a ________________.
both guest bedroom
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TURNED OFF THE STOVE I ______________ off the ___________.
switched hob
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ASKING SOMEONE TO SWITCH OFF THE LIGHT ______________ you ______________ the living room _____________, please?"
Could Turn off light
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WASH THE NOSE Go do a nasal ____________ with ______________.!
rinse saline
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PUT IT TO WASH "I think I'll be ____________ these trousers one more time. I'm not gonna put 'em _______________ yet.
wearing in the wash
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RENOVATION / ALL OVER THE PLACE We're having some ______________ at home. The ______________ is massive. There's rubbish ______________
work done mess everywhere here.
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FASTER THAN WHAT YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO. You did it ______________.
too quick
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INSTALL WASTE SHREDDER "I'm gonna _______________ one of those _____________ in the sink.
fit waste disposals
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IF YOU NEED ANYTHING, JUST CALL HER. We're ________________ to the beach, and only gran is ______________ her mobile. If anything, give her a _______________.
heading down taking bell
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SPLASH SOME WATER ON IT. If you can't wash it, at least give it a ___________.
rinse
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DONT FORGET TO SPREAD ALCOHOL ON THAT THING. _________________ you _____________ that thing.
Make sure sanitize
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CAN YOU GET ME FOOD FROM OUT OF THE HOUSE. I'M STARVING Hey love, can you ________________ some food. I'm _______________ .
bring me back famished
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STOP USING THIS PHONE _______________ the ______________ phone.
Get off stupid
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THE VOLUME IS TOO LOW The TV sound is still _________________
too quiet.
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FINISH / NO MORE ________________ your exams this week?"
Done with