phrasal verbs
idioms
talking about books
compunds
100

Thanks for defending me when Josh said those untrue things about me. (stand)

stand up for

100

I'll never remember to get all those things in town if I don't make a list. I've got ___________.(MEMORY)

memory like a sieve

100

The whole plot is built around a case of mistaken identity. 

is hinged on

100

You paid £200 for that bike? That wasn't a bargain at all! (OFF)

That was a rip-off!

200

There's going to be a protest meeting in town tonight. Tell everyone about it. (pass)

pass it on

200

 Sorry, I don't remember when we agreed to meet up. Can you ___________? (MEMORY)

jog my memory

200

Summing up, I'd really recommend the book.

To cut the long story short,

200

If Ryan has decided to do something, he'll always do it. He's very determined. (MIND)

single-minded

300

 It's easy to get in without paying – just pretend to be one of the concert staff and try to act like them. (blend)

blend in

300

This album by Jay Z really ___________ to the summer when I first heard it. (BACK)

takes me back

300

 Mark Haddon's novel is told through the eyes of a young boy with a disability.

from the point of view

300

The wildlife documentary is about the animals of the Sahara and their continual struggle for survival. (END)

never-ending

400

I really apologise for reading your private email. Here's a small present to say 'sorry' for it. (make)

make up for 

400

I've been ___________ to think of that girl's name, but I just can't remember it. (BRAIN)

racking my brain

400

 I didn't find the story very believable or engaging.

convincing or compelling

400

The police caught the gang after acting on a piece of information from the public. (OFF)

tip-off

500

Dad's going to take the car into a garage because the engine has been causing problems. (play)

has been playing up

500

Visiting my old neighbourhood was a real  ___________. It was great to walk around those streets and remember old neighbours and friends. (MEMORY)

trip down memory lane

500

Agatha Christie always put a few misleading facts in her detective novels to make the identity of the killer less obvious.

a red herring

500

I wish you'd be a bit more relaxed about things sometimes. (HEART)

light-hearted