Idioms
What does 'play with fire' mean?
to take a foolish risk
call on
ask for help
I had hardly begun to apologize when the door closed. (Hardly ...)
Hardly had I begun to apologize when the door closed.
Apparently, fuel prices are rising
This kind of work appeals _____ me
to
What does 'keep your head above water' mean?
have just enough money to live on
draw on
bring together
I have seldom heard such a talented singer. (Seldom ...)
Seldom have I heard such a talented singer.
With so much irony, he fell over straight after being horrible to me
ironically, he fell over straight after being horrible to me
I prefer _________ (listen) than __________ (play) it.
listening playing
What does 'a breath of fresh air' mean?
new, different and exciting
take on
get more responsibility/work
If John had known that she liked curry, he would have brought her to an Indian restaurant. (Had ...)
Had John known that she liked curry, he would have brought her to an Indian restaurant.
It is clear that James is the best teacher
Clearly/Obviously, James is the best teacher
I am very keen ____ rock music
on
What does 'the tip of the iceberg' mean?
cut out
stop doing
The artist rarely paid attention to his agent's advice. (Rarely ...)
Rarely did the artist pay attention to his agent's advice.
I was very shocked to hear that Maria had failed her exam
Shockingly, Maria failed her exam
I would much ________ go to the shop than to the vet
rather
What does 'a needle in a haystack' mean
difficult to find (una aguja en un pajar)
put off
postpone
The shop can in no way be held responsible for customers' lost property. (In no way ...)
In no way can the shop be held responsible for customers' lost property.
Nowadays everyone has a car
Currently, everyone has a car
Maybe it is just me but I would much __________ to spend an evening at home
prefer