Idioms
to be "under the weather"
to be sick
In what film or book series is the main character called "Katniss Everdeen?
Hunger Games
/ˈɔːkwəd/
awkward
Draught
[dræft]
break down
to stop working, especially in reference to machines
"beat around the bush"
Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable
In what film is the main character called "Rocky Balboa"?
Rocky
/juˈnænɪməs/
Unanimous
Cajole
/ kəˈdʒoʊl /
come down with
to catch an illness
"bite the bullet"
To get something over with because it is inevitable
In what film or book is a character called "Vito Corleone"?
The Godfather
/ˈθʌrə/
Thorough
Choir
/ ˈkwaɪər /
crack down on
to attack or punish someone harshly
Cut somebody some slack
Don't be so critical
In what film is there a character called Jack Dawson?
Titanic
/rɪˈsiːt/
receipt
Deteriorate
/ dəˈtɪriəˌret /
wolf down
Eat greedily and quickly
"fly of the handle"
lose one's temper suddenly and unexpectedly
In what book or film is a character called "Mr. Bingley"?
Pride and Prejudice
/ɪmˈbærəsmənt/
embarrassment
Faux pas
/ ˌfoʊ ˈpɑ: /
wear down
Make someone feel weary or tired