Prepositions
June is interested _____ flamenco music. 💃
in
Define 'go the extra mile'
make an extra effort
He's a nice guy, always ready to go the extra mile for his friends.
That doesn't _____ sense! 💃
make
He has a really good relationship with his cousins.
What's the phrasal verb synonym of 'have a good relationship with'?
get on with sb
or
get along with sb
busy/ Suzie/ dizzy/ fizzy
Suzie 💃
George was prevented ______ entering the private caseta.
from
Define 'Butterflies in my stomach'
To be nervous. 💃
Liam had butterflies in his stomach before he went on stage to play the violin.
You ______ unrealistic expectations.
have
What does 'make up' mean in:
Sally didn't want to go to the Alumbrado, so she made up an excuse about being ill.
To say or write something that is not true.
mud/ blood/ food/ flood
Food 💃
Most people immediately associate the April Fair _____ eating, drinking and dancing. 💃
with
Define 'piece of cake'
To refer to something as a piece of cake means that you consider it to be very easy.
"Dancing Sevillanas is a piece of cake!" 💃
How long does it ____ you to get ready in the morning?
take
Which meaning of 'take off' is wrong?
a) to begin to fly
b) admit that something you said was wrong
c) to become successful
b) in this case we'd say 'take back'
I/ eye/ aye/ key
key
Going to the Fair every single day of the week will inevitably lead ____ sore feet.💃
to
Define 'Every cloud has a silver lining'
You can find good in every bad situation.
Even though you just got fired, remember that every cloud has a silver lining—at least you don’t have to work for that grouchy boss anymore!
______ time with your family is said to be the most valuable thing in the world.
Spending 💃
Which preposition should we use to complete the following phrasal verbs?
deal____; put up____ ; catch up_____
'with' 💃
deal with; put up with; catch up with
dear / fear / pear /hear 💃
pear
The best way to enjoy a spring afternoon is to indulge _____ a little botellón on the banks of the Guadalquivir.
in
Define 'Lose your marbles'💃
To go crazy; insane.
Mom has really lost her marbles; she's making me practice writing the ACT Essay seven times this week!
I really find it uncomfortable to _____ small talk. 💃
make
They wanted to postpone the Fair until September. 💃
What's the phrasal verb synonym of 'postpone'?
put off
break/ streak/ steak/ brake
streak