Homework 13 : Idioms 13

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.

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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

try on :- test clothing for size before buying

try out :- test a product before buying

try out for :- attempt to join a team, audition for role in performance

turn down :- reject an offer, decrease in intensity

turn in :- (1)go to bed (2) give back, hand in

turn into :- change into, transform

turn out :- (1)produce (2)end up, result in (2)gather for a meeting

turn up :- (1)arrive (2)increase in intensity

under the weather :- a little sick, slightly unwell

use up :- use completely, run out of

walk on air :- be very happy

watch out :- be alert, look out for

water down :- make something weaker

wear out :- become no longer useful because of age or overuse

what the doctor ordered :- exactly what was needed, the ideal thing

wipe out :- eliminate, exterminate

without a hitch :- without any problems

work out :- (1)solve a problem (2)exercise

year in year out :- continue for a very long time

young at heart :- semm younger than one's age, have a youthful outlook

you said it :- to completely agree

Part B

1) Although a dangerous and complex undertaking requiring the participation of land, sea and air units, the whole operation proceeded _______ _______ _______.

2) I'm really tired. I think I'll _______ _______.

3) The new policy of imposing severe finacial penalties on staff who come to work late has been _______ _______ in the face of labour union protests.

4) Although my grandmother is 89 years old, she's amazingly _______ _______ _______.

5) In the 19th century, the Tasmanian aborigines were completely _______ _______ by white settlers and the diseases they brought with them.

6) He _______ _______ the chance of leading the expedition to the South Pole because he didn't want to be separated from his family for such a long time.

7) Health officials at most airports in Asia are _______ _______ for arriving passengers who show signs of the disease SARS.

8) I had to throw away my favorite pair of sneakers because, after five years of good service, they finally _______ _______.

9) I've almost finished the crossword; I've only got one more clue to _______ _______.

10) In the Cinderella story, the good fairy _______ a pumpkin _______ a coach.

11) The US government recently _______ _______ the pressure on Castro's Cuba by expanding the American trade embargo.

12) Honda have been _______ _______ motorcycles since the years immediately following the end of World War II.

13) John _______ _______ _______ the school rugby team three times, but failed in each attempt.

14) 'I think Alex is a really, really bad teacher.'

eYes, _______ _______ _______.'

15) I'm not hungry at all now. That steak was just _______ _______ _______ _______.

16) All the crewmen trapped in the sunken submarine died when their air was finally _______ _______.

17) eI think Jane has got a new boyfriend.f

eYes, it looks like she's _______ _______ _______.'

18) I'm so bored with my job as a postman. _______ _______ _______ _______ all I ever do is deliver letters.

19) eOh no, the new trousers I bought are too tight for me?f

eYou should have _______ them _______ in the shop before you bought them.f

20) 'Are you OK, Peter, you look a little _______ _______ _______?'

'I think I have a cold coming on.'