Idioms I
They organised a get together to .... on the first day of the course
(ease the tension when one first meets people)
break the ice
This equation really makes you use your ..... (intelligence)
We didn't expect success to come .... so easily
(happen)
about
Sandra is a real ......
(avid reader)
bookworm
The ..... refused to correct the paper, claiming it was illegible
-tester
-marker
-inspector
marker
I didn't understand what the tutor was talking about today, ....
(not easily understood)
it was all Greek to me
(with great success)
with flying colours
She came .... her grandmother's ring while looking for an old book in the attic
(found by chance)
across
He's just not ..... as his fellow students
(as good as)
in the same league
Student's performance will be judged by external .... to ensure objectivity
- prefects
- graders
- assessors
assessors
I'm going to ....., I've got a class first thing in the morning.
(go to bed early)
have an early night
You better ..... or you will miss the bus to school
(hurry up)
get a move on
Everyone agreed the situation called .... immediate measure
(required)
for
She's been living like a ...... since she lost her job
(homeless person)
down-and-out
Thanks to weekly lessons with a private ...., her reading ability improved steadily.
-lecturer
-tutor
-professor
tutor
I had to live .... while I was a student, which taught me the value of money
(on a very small budget)
on a shoe string
He will really have to .... if he doesn't want to have to resist this class
(make a greater effort)
pull his socks up
The government came ________ _____________ a lot of criticism after the revelations
(was subjected to)
in for
He has been ..... recently preparing for final exams
(staying up late)
burning the midnight oil
All applications must include the names and addresses of two academic ...
-referees
- arbitrators
- evaluators
referees
She .... by signing up to too many classes
(take on a task that is way too big)
bit off more than she could chew
(with the intention or hope of doing sth)
with a view to
The police are asking witnesses to come .....
(present themselves)
forward
I just can't ..... this calculus problem
(solve)
suss out
Your careers .... is there to help you make the best choice for your future
- director
- analyist
- adviser
adviser