Fill in the gap
It costs an arm and a __.
leg
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/ədˈvɜː.tɪs.mənt/
She prefers tea than coffee.
She prefers tea to coffee.
The manager’s explanation was SIMPLE.
easy, plain, a piece of cake
What’s a “full English” breakfast? Name at least 4 typical items.
bacon, eggs, sausages, baked beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, black pudding, toast
She’s feeling a bit under the __ today.
weather
Leicester
/ˈles.tər/
I wish I studied harder when I was younger.
I wish I had studied harder when I was younger.
His explanation seemed somewhat VAGUE.
unclear, ambiguous, imprecise
What do the British call the period of heavy shopping and sales after Christmas?
Boxing Day sales
It is a complete storm in a __ .
teacup
quayside
/ˈkiː.saɪd/
Hardly I had walked in when the phone rang.
Hardly had I walked in when the phone rang.
The movie’s ending was PREDICTABLE and disappointing.
foreseeable, expected, unsurprising
Who is known as the creator of the Sherlock Holmes series?
Arthur Conan Doyle
We did have our disagreements, but that's __ under the bridge now.
water
conscientious
/ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs/
I’d rather you don’t mention this to anyone.
I’d rather you didn’t mention this to anyone.
The artwork was EXQUISITE, leaving everyone in awe.
beautiful, delicate, elegant
What is a “pub crawl”?
Visiting several pubs in one evening, usually drinking in each
Don't beat around the __ - get to the point!
bush
masseur
/mæsˈɜːr/
He insisted to pay for the meal.
He insisted on paying for the meal.
The scientist DEVISED a new method for testing water quality.
invented, came up with, designed
What is the meaning of the phrase “taking the mickey” in British English?
making fun of someone / teasing