Level: A3 / FOND of ENGLISH

Match the idioms in column A with their meanings in column B!

NO A Answer B
Food that makes you feel better, because it reminds you of your
1 • Do you want to go to the cinema after dinner? A
childhood.
  • I'm easy B I don't mind.
2 I'm not getting enough sleep these days. It's crunch time at work. C To do something unexpected that may have seemed impossible.
My colleagues were surprised at the Christmas party. I let my freak flag fly
3 D To take on something that is too much for you to handle
and showed them a break dance routine.
I thought we were going to go bankrupt, but my partner pulled a rabbit out
4 E To start performing better
of his hat and we landed a major contract.
The party got out of hand and the guests started to throw bottles at each
5 F Extremely feel impressed.
other.
6 I just can't get my head around the fact that Joe is leaving us. G To let something happen, no matter what happens next.
My parents wanted me to give up writing, but I stuck to my guns and went on
7 H Very near
to become a famous writer.
I'd been pounding the pavement for months before I found a job in a fast
8 I To refuse to compromise or change your mind.
food restaurant.
9 I'll leave no stone unturned until I find out who did this. J Nearly deadline so everyone must work hard
10 I hadn't studied much, but passed the test by the skin of my teeth. K To study very hard
I really have to pursue my dream therefore I have to get it out of my
11 L Used to express total lack of interest in something.
system.
If you want to become proficient in English, you'll have to go the extra mile
12 M To make a special effort/ try very hard to achieve your goal
and start learning idioms.
13 I just have to pull myself together instead of reacting emotionally. N Very easy thing to do
14 If you want to win the competition, you'll have to step up your game. O To call for help while actually not needing any help
15 We used to see him a lot but then now he just shows up once in a blue moon. P To understand something
16 Do you think Peter is in trouble or he is just crying wolf? Q Very expensive
17 The best thing while facing problems is hanging in there. R To reveal someone's secret.
 If you want to get on well with your boss. Try not to shoot from the hip
18 S Very easy decision
next time. You don't want to offend him, do you?
19 I must tell John how I feel about him. Let the chips fall where they may. T Precisely correct
I'm sorry, but I've got to go home now. I haven't slept for twenty hours and
20 U To do everything you can to achieve your goal.
I'm running on fumes.
I asked you to keep it to yourself. I can't believe you sold me out. I trusted
21 V To speak directly.
you.
22 Thanks for the tickets, Rob. You rock! W To be ill or unable to do regular activities.
The exhibition just blew me away. I'd never seen so many beautiful
23 X To let others see our uniqueness
paintings before.
24 I'm not blowing smoke. I have honestly read War and Peace by Tolstoy. Y To continue to stay awake when feeling exhausted.
25 Oh really? I couldn't care less Z To calm down and behave normally
26 Hey, thanks for the present! I'm chuffed to bits. A1 To stay neutral and not take sides
I think I'm going to have to take the day off work. I feel quite under the
27 B1 Wait and be patient
weather today.
28 She was tickled pink by all the compliments she'd received C1 Nearly fail.
After a tiring day, it's so nice to make some comfort food and settle down
29 D1 To be excited and happy
with a good book.
Can you come back after the holidays? We're operating with a skeleton crew
30 E1 You are great.
at the moment.
31 Don't hesitate! It's no-brainer, make up your mind fast! F1 To lose control of things
32 The hotel was a stone's throw from the beach. I loved it. G1 A long time ago
33 • Well don't you think I'm right, he's been acting differently hasn't he? H1 Something rarely ever happens
  • I'm sitting on the fence with this one, you're both my good friends. I1 To walk the streets looking for a job.
To exaggerate or say things that aren't true to make you seem
34 It's a piece of cake. No need to strive. J1
better or knowledgeable
35 I first met him way back in the 60s. K1 When someone has missed their opportunity to do something.
My doctor hit the nail on the head. He knew exactly what was wrong with The minimum number of people needed to keep a service/ office
36 L1
me! operating.
My son wants that mountain bike for his birthday, but it'll cost an arm and a To do something you've wanted to do for a long time and don’t
37 M1
leg! want to postpone any longer.
38 • Do you want to go for lunch somewhere nice? Q1 To be pleased
  • No thanks, I'm going to hit the books. I have an exam coming up soon.    
39 He recently got promoted and took on some new responsibilities, but he's    
 just too busy. He bit off more than he could chew, and I don't think he can
handle it anymore.
40 I may have missed the boat. I should've done the interview last week.    
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