| Homework 1 : Idioms 1
Study the list of idioms in Part A, then choose one idiom for each sentence in Part B. Write your answers on the answer sheet. Only send homework answers by email if you CANNOT come to class. Do NOT write all the sentence. Only write the missing words. REMEMBER to change all indioms into the correct verb tense, if necessary. Also REMEMBER to put your name, ID number and class period at the top of the answer sheet or email. Assignments that not not have a name, ID number or class period will not be accepted. |
Part A
about to :- almost ready to
add up :- be logical, make sense
all at once :- suddenly, with no warning
as a rule :- generally, customarily
at ease :- not nervous, comfortable
at the drop of a hat :- without any preparation, quickly
back out (of) :- withdraw from a contract, withdraw an offer
bank on :- depend on, count on
be my guest :- help yourself, feel free, do what you want
be rusty :- need practice
beats me :- I have no idea, I don't know
better off :- an improved condition
bite off more than you can chew :- take on more responsibility than you can handle
bound to :- certain to, sure to
break down :- stop functioning (usually a machine)
break in on :- interrupt
break the ice :- break through social barriers and create relaxed situation
break the news :- give bad news, inform
break up :- end (e.g. a school semester or meeting)
break up with someone :- stop being a couple
a breeze :- very simple and easy to do
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Part B
1) In today's economy you should never ________ ________ your job lasting for life. 2) ‘Do you think you passed the exam?’ ‘Definitely. In fact it was _______ _______.’ 3) ‘I think the Russian people are _______ _______ now that communism has collapsed.’ 4) ‘I'm sorry to _______ _______ _______ you, but there is an urgent phone call for Mr. Smith’ 5) ‘My French _______ really _______, so I'm going to take a few lessons before my business trip to Paris.’ 6) 'John's jokes and his hilarious stories certainly _______ _______ _______ at Mary's party.' 7) _______ _______ _______ the level of spoken English in old British colonies is fairly good. 8) ‘We were walking along the beach when _______ _______ _______ it started to pour with rain.’ 9) ‘The instructions in this manual just don't _______ _______. I can't understand them’ 10) After three months researching the project, the German construction company suddenly _______ _______ of the deal. 11) 'I think that Brazil is _______ _______ win the next World Cup.' 12) ‘Quick, quick! The train is _______ _______ go.’ 13) ‘It was amazing. _______ _______ _______ ______ _______ _______ he just sat down and produced an almost perfect draft of the contract.’ 14) Soka University will _______ _______ at the end of July. 15) ‘Helen _______ _______ with Peter last month and now she's dating Harry.’ 16) ‘I'm sorry I'm late, but my car _______ _______ just outside Hachioji.’ 17) ‘I can't face the prospect of telling John that he has been fired.’ ‘ OK, then, I'll _______ _______ _______ to him. 18) ‘Napoleon ______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ when he invaded Russia in 1812.’ 19) ‘I think he was very nervous throughout the interview.’ ‘Yes, he certainly didn't look _______ _______’ 20) ‘Could I borrow your dictionary, please’ ‘Sure, _______ _______ _______’ |