Idioms: Health and Illness
This idiom means you are slightly sick or not feeling well.
What is “to be under the weather”?
This means to watch or share content in real time over the internet without downloading it.
What is “ to stream”?
This is a small device used to store and transfer files between computers.
What is a “flash drive”?
This section of a newspaper includes reports about countries, international events, and global issues.
What is “world news”?
This phrase refers to the most important and recent news story that is being reported immediately.
What is “breaking news”?
This idiom describes someone who has fully recovered after being ill or injured.
What is “be back on your feet”?
This is a film that is very successful and makes a lot of money at the box office.
What is a “blockbuster”?
This device lets you listen to audio privately.
What are “headphones”?
This section includes information about money, companies, and how the economy is doing.
What is “finance”?
This phrase describes the most important story placed on the front of a newspaper.
What is “front page news”?
This expression means you are extremely happy and feeling great about life.
What is “be on top of the world”?
This phrase means to watch or listen to content live on the internet.
What is “live stream”?
This is a device that controls electronics from a distance.
What is a “remote control”?
This section covers celebrities, movies, TV, and the entertainment industry.
What is “entertainment”?
This phrase means to attract a lot of attention in the media, often because something important or shocking happens.
What is “make the headlines”?
You use this phrase when you start to get an illness, like a cold or flu, usually suddenly.
What is “come down with”?
Complete the sentence:
“This film was so ________ that I couldn’t stop thinking about it afterwards.”
What is “thought-provoking”?
This is a sudden, small problem or error in a computer system or device that usually doesn’t last long.
What is a “glitch”?
This is a written or spoken opinion added to a news story by a journalist or editor.
What is a “comment”?
This is a very short news report, often interrupting a program with urgent information.
What is a “newsflash”?
Clue: This idiom means to faint or suddenly lose consciousness.
What is “to black out”?
This adjective describes a film or story that is very exciting and keeps your attention.
What is “gripping”?
This is a small on-screen menu that appears when you click something on a computer or device.
What is a “drop-down menu”?
This section includes news about deaths, usually with short biographies of people who have died.
What are “obituaries”?
This phrase means a sudden change or development in a situation.
What is a “turn of events”?