Travel idioms
Unit 1 common idioms
Word families
Set
100

When I travel, I love to explore ________ destinations that are far from the typical tourist spots

off the beaten track

100

The job offer came o__ __  ___ ___,  I couldn't believe my luck when I received the unexpected call

out of the blue

100


The police tried to evict the 3 ______from the building

Occupy

occupants

100

 She had __________ visiting Paris for years, and finally, her dream came true when she won a trip to the city of lights.

set her heart on

200

Some people enjoy _________in the wilderness, sleeping in tents and cooking over a campfire, while others prefer the comforts of a luxury hotel.

roughing it

200

Sometimes, things just f__ ____ _____, and everything seems to align perfectly when you least expect it

fall into place

200

Intent

His ________ slip of the tongue revealed information that was meant to remain confidential

They __________ offended their colleague during the meeting.


Unintentional

Unintentionally

200

Grandpa was  _________, and he resisted any change to his daily routine, no matter how minor.

set in his ways

300

Traveling __________ can be challenging, but it often leads to more authentic and immersive experiences.

on a shoestring budget

300

Their relationship started off wonderfully, but as time went on, it started to g_ _______, and they began to drift apart.

go downhill

300

FORTUNE

Despite his  circumstances, he remained optimistic.

He invested his money wisely, and his wealth grew _______

 Their _______ turned into a stroke of good luck when they won the lottery.


unfortunate

fortuitously

misfortune

300

In her memoir, the author aimed to __________ about the misconceptions and rumors that had circulated about her life.

set the record straight

400

She's a true _________, always seeking out museums, galleries, and historical sites to learn more about the places she visits.

culture vulture

400

Despite the challenges, they both knew that a lifelong friendship was o_ ____ _____ the moment they met in kindergarten

on the cards

400

EXHAUST

The _________ research report covered every aspect of the topic, leaving no stone unturned.

Working long hours every day without breaks can lead to physical and mental _______.

The team's tireless efforts finally paid off, and they could see the finish line after ________all possibilities


Exhaustive

Exhaustion

Exhausting


400

After months of planning, the project manager finally __________, and the team began implementing the new strategy.

set the wheels in motion

500

After a long day of hiking in the wilderness, there's nothing better than returning to a cozy cabin ___________, complete with a hot tub and a gourmet dinner.

After a long day of hiking in the wilderness, there's nothing better than returning to a cozy cabin in the lap of luxury, complete with a hot tub and a gourmet dinner.

500

They started a small online business, and after years of hard work, dedication, and a bit of luck, the r___ __ _______ as it grew into a multimillion-dollar enterprise.

rest is history

500

CONSUME

Please check the expiration date on the ________ items in the pantry to ensure that we only consume products that are safe to eat."

___________ of fast food can lead to health problems such as obesity and heart disease.

During the economic recession,__________ became a significant concern as people reduced their spending, causing a decrease in demand for goods and services, a


consumable

Overconsumption

 underconsumption

500

The high-pitched sound of the chalk screeching on the blackboard always___________

sets my teeth on edge

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