VOCAB
Words such as buzz or murmur that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.
ONOMATOPOEIC WORDS
onomatopoeetilised ehk helijäljenduslikud sõnad
‘Once I’ve published my book, I’ll retire to a tropical island.’ ‘Sounds like w_______ thinking to me!’
WISHFUL
The piglets ... with delight as they were let loose in the muddy field.
SQUEALED
There is a f... l... between superstition and religion.
FINE LINE
Her academic achievements don't amount ... much.
TO
He is on the s... s... to a life in crime.
SLIPPERY SLOPE
? are salespeople reach out to potential customers who haven't expressed any interest in the offered products or services.
COLD CALLERS
My neighbour has two little dogs that ... (klähvima) all night - it drives me mad!
YAP
It's a l... s..., but someone might recognise her from the photo and be able to tell us where she lives.
LONG SHOT
Afro-Americans account ... 12% of the US population.
FOR
The old door ... (kriuksus?) as I opened it.
CREAKED
Don’t mention Matt’s weight to him. It’s a bit of a s_______ point.
SORE
I woke up to the sound of sausages ...(särisema) in the pan. Bliss!
SIZZLING
Customers are getting a r... d... and are rightly angry.
RAW DEAL
Many workers now insist ... smoke-free environment.
ON
BUZZING
Ken’s got i_______ feet and is looking to move abroad again.
ITCHY
I could hear the thunder ... (müristama) in the distance.
RUMBLE
The election result was a f... c....
FOREGONE CONCLUSION
One-third of all children are born ... single-parent families.
INTO
Everyone was looking for shade in the s... heat of the afternoon.
SIZZLING
The regulations ensure fairness so that we are all on a l_______ playing field.
LEVEL
I loathe mosquitoes - it's not just their bites but that high-pitched ... (pinin) that keeps you guessing where they are!
WHINING
Drug treatment should only be used as a l... r... .
LAST RESORT
I don't mind a joke. I just hate being laughed ... in public.
AT