[Unit 6] Idioms emotions

Question 1

I can’t cope! I’m _ _ e_ _ _ t_.

(= I have no strength or patience left)

Answer 1

I can’t cope! I’m at the end of my tether.

/ˈteð.ər/

Question 2

‘I just had to g_ _ b_ _.’

(=I had to tolerate it, put up with it)

Answer 2

‘I just had to grin and bear it.’

Question 3

I’m o_ _ m_.

(= I’m very pleased and happy)

Answer 3

I’m over the moon.

Question 4

My neighbours really g_ _ _ n_.

(= they annoy me)

Answer 4

My neighbours really get on my nerves.

Question 5

When I came back 10 years later, I couldn’t b_ _ e_.

(= I was very surprised)

Answer 5

When I came back 10 years later, I couldn’t believe my eyes.

Question 6

I desperately need to see my stylist but I just g_ _ b_ _!

(= I have to put up with the way I look now)

Answer 6

I desperately need to see my stylist but I just grin and bear it!

Question 7

You and that big nose of yours are starting to g_ _ _ n_.

(= are starting to annoy me)

Answer 7

You and that big nose of yours are starting to get on my nerves.

Question 8

When my first daughter was born, I was _ _ _.

(= I was very happy)

Answer 8

When my first daughter was born, I was over the moon.

Question 9

But I say again to you all, I’m _ _ e_ _ _ t_.

(= I have no strength or patience left)

Answer 9

But I say again to you all, I’m at the end of my tether.