Idioms
be extremely pleased
be trilled to bits
Jane's been saving up. __ a new apartment.
is going to buy
Looking through these photos takes me _____to our first trip.
back
hidden
underlying
Let's go on a trip to mountains with us.
suggested / invited
suddenly tell big or surprising news or something that will upset someone
drop a bombshell
By the time you get home we ______________ set the table.
will have
Everyone was tired listening to his speech. He goes ____ about the same things.
on
sign
indication
I broke the window.
admit
to feel extremely excited or happy
walk on air
Come and stay with us, the fresh air __ you good.
will do
We set____for the trip quite early, so we've almost reached the destination.
off
cause
bring on
Don't go in there. Do you see the police line?
warned
make peace with someone and stop arguing or fighting
bury the hatchet
I'm going to be busy tomorrow. I _____________an interview for a senior manager position in our company.
am having
It was storming all night long. So, when it brightens____we'll go for a walk.
up
ending / stopping
cessation
Come on! Join us for dinner.
insist
do or say something before it's time to do it
jump the gun
This time next year we ______________at the beach in Hawaii.
will be sunbathing
They played the incident____to prevent the students panicking.
down
temporary
brief
Excuse me, but I can't accept your invitation.
decline