Òåñò: Idioms
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1. Alan: Nice car, Francis! Francis: Thanks Al, I bought it last week and I’m really enjoying it! Alan: It looks cool, how much was it? Francis: It cost a lot of money, 30,000 pounds, but it has all the _______________ as well! Alan: Oh wow, what does it have? Francis: Well, with this model I get in-car wifi, heated seats and a satellite radio. |
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| 1) well-oiled machines | |
| 2) cogs in the machine | |
| 3) bells and whistles | |
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2. Jane: Paula, did you hear Valerie this morning? Paula: No, what happened? Jane: Well, I brought in some cakes that I had made at home. I simply asked her if she wanted a cake and she ___________! I’m so confused and upset! She shouted at me saying “Go away! I don’t want a cake!” Paula: Ah, I know what the problem is. Valerie is on a strict diet and is trying to lose some weight so she probably can’t eat cake. Jane: Well I understand that but she didn’t have to yell at me! |
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| 1) pulled the plug | |
| 2) blew a fuse | |
| 3) hit the panic button | |
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3. Rod: Okay, so Andy do you have the reports ready? Andy: Yep, I certainly do! Rod: Great! And Leanne, have you prepared the presentation? Leanne: It’s ready, Rod! Rod: Fantastic work guys! Our group really is a ______________! |
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| 1) cog in the machine | |
| 2) bright as a button | |
| 3) well oiled machine | |
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4. George: So Lionel, have you been working on your new invention? Lionel: Well, not much really. I’ve been so busy with my work that I haven’t had time to be creative or even relax! George: Oh dear, well maybe it will get better soon. Lionel: No, I don’t think so. I’m considering just __________ on the whole thing. George: No! Lionel, you can’t give up, you have a fantastic idea and you need to keep developing it to see just how good it can get! Don’t just yet, have a think about it. Lionel: Thanks George, we’ll see, I will give it some thought. Thanks for your kind words. |
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| 1) pull the plug | |
| 2) Blow a fuse | |
| 3) make something tick | |