Phrases & Idioms
What might a generous person who does a lot of charity/volunteer work have?
heart of hold
Adjective to describe someone who is very practical and down-to-earth.
Sensible
To accept something that is psychologically difficult. Perhaps the end of a relationship or break-up.
come to terms with
A phrase said of when two people often disagree with one another, hold different opinions. Associated with a body part.
see eye to eye
I am agree with everything you say!
I agree with everything you say!
What you call a person who is difficult to deal with. Associated with a body part.
pain in the neck
Adjective used to describe weak lighting and a lack of a person’s ability.
dim
A way to describe when someone behaves in an uncontrolled manner, usually said of a child.
(they) throw a tantrum
When two friends stop talking to one another over an argument had. What can be said of the friends?
They fell out or they had a falling out.
Where are you come from?
Where do you come from?
what you call someone who is very strange
(an) odd ball
Provide three adjectives to describe a truth-teller.
honest, trustworthy, sincere
A term said of someone when they resent another person for a long time over bad things they have done to them
(to) bear a grudge
Phrasal verb used to describe when someone admires another person. Often seen in relationships between younger and older siblings.
look up to
My weekend was so funny. I had a friend visiting and we traveled around the island.
My weekend was so fun.
what you call someone who is the teacher’s favorite.
teacher’s pet
Two adjectives that refer to someone who desires another person’s relationship or belongings.
jealous, envious
A terms to describe someone who is honest in a way that may hurt another.
brutally honest
After having a quarrel or argument, this phrasal verb describes what friends normally do when they seek peace.
make up or make it up
My previous work was with another company in Moscow.
My previous job was with another company in Moscow.
An idiot that describes someone who displays exaggerated behavior.
over the top
cunning, crafty, sly
Someone who does what they say they are going to do, does this.
(they) keep their word.
A phrasal verb used to describe when two people have a good relationship with one another.
get on well (with each other)
Hopefully, I live in Bali and have the opportunity to spend lots of time at the beach.
Fortunately, I live in Bali and have the opportunity to spend lots of time at the beach.