Body idioms
to help sb with sth. (hand)
To lend/give sb a hand.
It's worth (read)___ the book. The plot is mesmerising.
reading
I remember (swim) ___ in that lake when I was younger.
swimming
To be very annoyed because you have missed an opportunity or made a mistake. (kick)
To kick yourself
I couldn't help (laugh)____ when he said that.
laughing
I watched a woman (leave) ___ the building and (get) _____ into a car.
leave /get
To learn the basics before trying to do sth more advanced. (walk)
TRIPLE VALUE!!!!!
Sb needs to walk before they can run
There is no point (buy) ___ such a small car for a large family.
buying
I've been meaning (write) __ to you for ages but I haven't found the time.
to write
to take action to protect yourself or sb else against criticism, blame or legal problems (back)
To cover sb's back
It's no use (complain) ______. You should start working harder.
complaining
I resent (waste) ____ my money on a poor quality coat.
DOUBLE VALUE!!!!
having wasted
wasting
to start doing sth in a very enthusiastic way (leap)
To leap in
I have difficulty (memorise) ______ irregular verbs.
memorising
Teachers recommend (give) _____ priority to our studies over our hobbies.
giving