Phrase Spot
Getting a promotion was great, but the bonus was the i___ o_ t_ c___.
icing on the cake
He claimed the project would be a huge success, but when it failed, he ended up with e____ o_ h_ f___ .
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egg on his face
If you happen to see Lucy, tell her to ring me
Should
Should you happen to ...
She ___________ (not expect) to win the award, especially considering she ___________ (compete) with such talented professionals.
did not expect / had been competing
What is celebrated in two days time?
a) Thursday
b) Halloween
c) I dont care mate
d) Christmas
b) Halloween
The company had to lay off employees, but they s_____t_ p_____ by offering generous severance packages.
sweetened the pill
He tends to exaggerate his stories, so I take what he says w___a p_____ of _____.
with a pinch of salt
If you tell the truth, nothing will happen to you
Provided
Provided that you tell the truth, ....
By the time she finally ___________ (arrive), everyone ___________ (leave) the meeting, so she missed the entire presentation.
arrived / had left
In Australia, what is celebrated with a public holiday, known for barbeques and fireworks?
"In any healthy relationship, there has to be a bit of G____ and T_____ to make things work smoothly"
Give and Take
We were planning a surprise party for her, but John S___t___ B_____ before we could finalize the details
Spilled the beans
If you saw him, what would you say to him?
If you happened to see him.....
We ___________ (already leave) the restaurant when we ___________ (remember) that we ___________ (not pay) the bill.
had already left / remembered / hadn’t paid
6. In Ireland, it’s common to add what type of humor to everyday conversations?
After criticizing his colleague's plan, he had to E__ H___ P____ when it turned out to be a success.
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Eat humble Pie
"When the project funding was cut, we were left H___and D____ without any resources to continue."
high and dry
If the PM announced lower tax increases, the country would be delighted.
WERE
They ___________ (plan) to go hiking, but they ___________ (change) their minds after they ___________ (hear) the weather forecast.
had planned / changed / heard
What unusual sport involves rolling a large wheel of cheese down a hill, with participants racing to catch it?
"We've been friends through T____and T____, and I know I can always count on her no matter what.
Thick and thin
"After the accident, his recovery was T___ and G_____ for a while, but thankfully, he's improving now."
Touch and go
I wouldn't have been able to afford to go to uni execpt taht my grandma left me some money.
BUT
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But for my grandma (who left-leaving me some money) I would'nt have been able to...
He ___________ (practice) the violin for hours when he suddenly ___________ (realize) he ___________ (forget) to eat lunch.
had been practicing / realized / had forgotten
Australians have a fondness for shortening words. Which of these Australian slang terms is correct?