Fill in the gap
It costs an arm and a __.
leg
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/ədˈvɜː.tɪs.mənt/
I've lived here since three years
for three years
The manager’s explanation was SIMPLE.
easy, plain, a piece of cake
What’s a “full English” breakfast? Name at least 4 typical items.
bacon, eggs, sausages, baked beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, black pudding, toast
She’s feeling a bit under the __ today.
weather
masseur
/mæsˈɜːr/
I wish I studied harder when I was younger.
I wish I had studied harder when I was younger.
His explanation seemed somewhat VAGUE.
unclear, ambiguous, imprecise
What is a “pub crawl”?
Visiting several pubs in one evening, usually drinking in each
Don't beat around the __ - get to the point!
bush
Leicester
/ˈles.tər/
He insisted to pay for the meal.
He insisted ON paying for the meal
The movie’s ending was PREDICTABLE and disappointing.
foreseeable, expected, unsurprising
What is the meaning of the phrase “taking the mickey” in British English?
making fun of someone / teasing
We did have our disagreements, but that's __ under the bridge now.
water
conscientious
/ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs/
I’d rather you don’t mention this to anyone.
I’d rather you didn’t mention this to anyone.
The artwork was EXQUISITE, leaving everyone in awe.
beautiful, outstanding, elegant
What do the British call the period of heavy shopping and sales the day after Christmas?
Boxing day (sales)
It is a complete storm in a __ .
teacup
quayside
/ˈkiː.saɪd/
Hardly I had walked in when the phone rang.
Hardly had I walked in when the phone rang.
The scientist DEVISED a new method for testing water quality.
invented, came up with, designed
Who is known as the creator of the Sherlock Holmes series?
Arthur Conan Doyle