active to passive
have/ get
smth done
preposition collocations
leisure activities
name the sport these idioms came from
100

They're going to open the sports complex next week.

The sports complex _____.

is going to be opened next week.

100

The hairdresser cut my hair yesterday.

I _____ yesterday.


had/ got my hair cut

100

It is good to be aware ___ others when making decisions.

of

100

You can do this to study or look something up; or you can do it for entertainment, relaxation, or to help you fall asleep.

reading
100

to keep your head above water

swimming/ diving

try not to fall behind in work or other duties


200

The USA manufactures a lot of sports equipment.

A lot of sports equipment _____.

is manufactured by the USA.

200

The manicurist has painted my nails.

I _____.

've had/ gotten my nails painted 

200

I like most sports, but I'm not keen ___ swimming.

on

200

Someone who does this makes pastries, cakes, pies, etc. and their house always smells good.

baking

200

the ball is in your court

(tennis for full points)

it's your decision or responsibility to do something now

(any other sport played in a court for half points)


300

They're building some tennis courts in the park.

Some tennis courts _____.

are being built in the park.

300

A mechanic is going to service my car tomorrow.

I _____ tomorrow.

I'm going to have/ get my car serviced tomorrow.

300

Her parents did not approve ___ him.

of

300

This activity combines relaxation, strength, and flexibility.

yoga

300

to go to bat for someone

baseball 

to defend someone

400

Johnson wrote a book about playing tennis. 

A book about playing tennis _____.

was written by Johnson.

400

A decorator is painting my kitchen at the moment.

I _____ at the moment.

'm having/ getting my kitchen painted 

400

Please forgive me ___ my rudeness.

for

400

Anyone can do it with their phone, but not everyone has an eye for it.

photography

400

jump the gun

start too early 

(track)

500

You can play football indoors or outdoors.

Football _____.

can be played indoors or outdoors.

500

The supermarket delivers my groceries every Monday.

I _____ every Monday.

have/ get my groceries delivered 

500

I have an interest ___ modern art.

in

500

This activity requires hand-eye coordination, but it is not a sport. It is becoming more and more addictive.

playing video games/ gaming

500

roll with the punches

boxing

to adjust to difficult events as they happen or deal well with criticism

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