Idioms
When the plans get ruined, they...
blow up in your face
Synonym to awkward
Dorky
The company _____ (give) raises to its employees.
has given
We insist ____ punctuality in this office.
on
cancel
call off
off the grid
Synonym to rich
loaded
Boris asked me if I ___ (ever/attend) a rock band gig.
had ever attended
This programme is compatible _______ Microsoft Word.
with
not to work properly (e.g. phone, car, washing machine)
act up
Synonym to certainly
by all means
heavy food
stodgy
When we got acquainted, Irene ___ (write) her novel for five years.
had been writing
Her parents don't approve ____ her boyfriend.
of
when you have no choice and have to deal with sth unpleasant
put up with sth
when someone is disorganized and unable to think clearly or act properly, they are...
all over the place
Synonym to self-satisfied
full of oneself
Gregory told me he ___ (visit) to the UK twice by the end of the year
would have visited
I object __ people who push on the train.
to
to snort
To have a clear understanding of sth
to have a good grasp of sth
Synonym to drunk
hammered
By the end of next month I ____ (work) on this project for a year.
will have been working
I have a secret. May I confide ____ you?
seem (as a first impression)
come across