Body and movement idioms
to help sb with sth. (hand)
To lend/give sb a hand.
It's worth (read)___ the book. The plot is mesmerising.
reading
I remember (swim) ___ in that lake when I was younger.
swimming
It's to your ______ to ask for help
Advantage
To be very annoyed because you have missed an opportunity or made a mistake. (kick)
To kick yourself
I couldn't help (laugh)____ when he said that.
laughing
I watched a woman (leave) ___ the building and (get) _____ into a car.
leave /get
Doing extra homework seems a bit ________ to me. Just wasted time really.
pointless
To learn the basics before trying to do sth more advanced. (walk)
TRIPLE VALUE!!!!!
Sb needs to walk before they can run
There is no point (buy) ___ such a small car for a large family.
buying
I've been meaning (write) __ to you for ages but I haven't found the time.
to write
I'm _________ at anything math related-I just don't understand anything.
useless
to take action to protect yourself or sb else against criticism, blame or legal problems (back)
To cover sb's back
It's no use (complain) ______. You should start working harder.
complaining
I resent (waste) ____ my money on a poor quality coat.
DOUBLE VALUE!!!!
having wasted
wasting
Being shy can definitely put you at a ________ in a job interview.
Disadvantage
to start doing sth in a very enthusiastic way (leap)
To leap in
I have difficulty (memorise) ______ irregular verbs.
memorising
Teachers recommend (give) _____ priority to our studies over our hobbies.
giving
Students should take full ________ of any opportunity to get work experience.
Advantage