Idioms
Idiom that means: to become crazy or mad
out to lunch
Before you cook the onion, make sure to ________ it into small cubes.
dice
Mia to Jake: Did you finish your homework?
Mia asked Jake if he had finished his homework.
“I think you should talk to your teacher.” (advise)
My sister _____________________________ (talk) to my teacher.
My sister advised talking to my teacher.
Emma promised walking / to walk to the station with us.
to walk
Idiom that means: receive without working for something
(have something) handed to someone on a silver platter
c) To add cheese on top of your pasta, you’ll need to ________ it first.
grate
1) Jake to Mia: No, I forgot to do it.
Jake said he hadn’t because he had forgotten to do it.
“I’m happy to carry that box for you.” (offer)
The man _____________________________ (carry) the box for me.
The man offered to carry the box for me.
Rachel asked her sister to pack / packing her suitcase.
to pack
Idiom that means: the best
cream of the crop
d) It’s always a good idea to ________ your sauce while cooking to see if it needs anything.
taste-test
2) Mia to Jake (use remind) : You said you would finish it today!
Mia reminded Jake that he had said he would finish it that day.
“It’s true that I broke the window.”(admit)
The boy _____________________________ (break) the window.
The boy admitted breaking the window.
Max suggested to visit / visiting the new Italian restaurant.
visiting
Idiom that means: want more than your fair share or need
(have one's) cake and eat it too
e) Carla never eats a full meal – she just ________ on a few snacks.
nibbles
3) Jake to Mia (use reply): I know, but I was too tired.
Jake replied that he knew, but he had been too tired.
“You should all really try the new sushi place.” (recommend)
My coworker _____________________________ (try) the new sushi place.
My coworker recommended trying the new sushi place.
Sarah denied to find / finding her phone in the garden.
finding
Idiom that means to be extra nice to someone (usually for selfish reasons)
butter someone up
Don’t forget to ________ the chicken with its own juices while it roasts.
baste
4) Mia to Jake (use tell) : You need to be more responsible.
Mia told Jake he needed to be more responsible.
“I’m sorry I forgot your name.” (apologize)
He _____________________________ (forget) my name.
He apologised for forgetting my name.
Mia apologised for not calling / to not call back sooner.
not calling