Idioms
A person who doesn't give up easily is a tough...
cookie
He/she is not the sharpest tool in the ...
shed.
to handle a problem: d......... with
deal
The bar chart i.................
illustrates
Irish people wear this colour on St Patrick's day.
green
When you are snowed under, you are extremely ...
busy
Actions speak l......... than words.
louder
to establish a business: ......... .......... a business
set up
'elaborate' means explain in ........
detail
This sacred red rock in central Australia changes colour with the sun.
Uluru
when you finish something, you can call
it a day
You can't judge a ........................ .
book by its cover.
to participate in something: .......... ........... in
take part in
The chart shows the pr............ of energy consumption.
proportion
A traditional British dessert, eaten at Christmas. (consists of a mix of dried fruits and spices)
Christmas pudding
You will pass your exams with f.......... c............ .
flying colours
When in Rome, ................. .
do as the Romans do.
Don't .......... up controversial topics at a job interview.
bring up
a large number of people is a su.......... number of people
substantial
The 'Stolen Generation' refers to which group's children in Australia?
Aboriginal
to learn how something works (an activity or a job) through experience is to learn the ..........
ropes
Meaning: don't make plans based on something that hasn't happened yet. Don't count .................
your chickens before they hatched.
The product didn't ........ ......... to customer expectations.
live up to
extent
This 1989 film shows American high school students being encouraged to think differently by an unconventional English teacher.
Dead Poets Society