English Idioms

I. Пройди по ссылке и узнай значение фразеологизма

1. To go dead.
My telephone went dead when Den was playing with it.

2. To flog a dead horse.
Explaining grammar to Mary is like flogging a dead horse. She just can’t take it in!

3. To put in a good word for someone
I hope, you’ll put in a good word for me with a boss.

4. To be in poor supply
New potatoes are in poor supply at the moment because of the bad weather during the growing season.

5. To be sitting pretty.
Mary is sitting pretty now, since she married that rich American.

6. To cut something short
We had to cut short our discussion because the boss had to go to a meeting.

7. To make ends meet.
Julia had spent so much money on new clothes, that she has finding it hard to make ends meet again this month.

8. To no end
He kept proposing marriage to her, but it was all to no end.

9. To fall/come into line.
I’m sure that Sue will fall into line with us on this matter when she realises how serious it is.

10. To have something on one’s mind
Fred is very quiet these days. He must have something on his mind.

11. To be as good as one’s word
Ben is always as good as his word. If he said he would help you, he will.

12. Mark my words!
If you don’t take my advice now, mark my words – you’ll leave to regret what you are doing!

13. High and dry.
Poor Jim was left high and dry by his so-called friends when he lost all his money and needed help most.

14. Be in for something
Bill is in for nasty surprise – he’s about to lose his job. He’ll be in for trouble if he doesn’t work harder!

15. Blow up
I’m sorry - I didn’t mean to blow up at you at that way.

16. To clear off.
I told children to take their football and clear of!

17. To die for something
I’m dyind for a cup
of tee and a cigarette!

18. Look up to somebody
John has always looked up to his Uncle Paul – probably because he’s Judge.

19. To be in one’s line.
Opera is not much in my line. I prefer a film or a play.

20. To be up to the mark.
Annie’s good at English and history, but she’s not up to the mark at Biology.

1. To go dead.
Сломаться

2. To flog a dead horse.
Терять время

3.To put in a good word for someone
Замолвить слово

4. To be in poor supply
Быть в дефиците

5. To be sitting pretty
Быть в хорошем
финансовом положении

6. To cut something short
Доделать что-то быстрее отведенного времени

7. To make ends meet
Сводить концы с концами

8. To no end
Напрасно, бесполезно

9. To fall/come into line.
Согласиться с кем-то, принять точку зрения

10. To have something on one’s mind
Волноваться о чем-то, часто думать

11. To be as good as one’s word
Быть надежным

12. Mark my words!
Помяните мое слово!

13. High and dry
В одиночестве, без поддержки.

14. Be in for something
Быть проинформированным

15. Blow up
Внезапно разозлиться

16. To clear off
(неформально) Убирайся!

17. To die for something
Хотеть что-то очень сильно

18. Look up to somebody
Восхищаться кем-то

19. To be in one’s line.
Интересоваться

20. To be up to the mark.
Быть умным

II. Выбери правильный вариант
Mike Liked to eat sweets, because of it mom named him sweet … :
1) Mouth
2) 2) Tooth
3) Eyes
4) Nails
5) Head

She never has to worry about money; she was born with a silver spoon in her…
1) Mouth
2) Tooth
3) Eyes
4) Nails
5) Head

Tony will help us find it - he's got eagle … !
1) Mouth
2) Tooth
3) Eyes
4) Nails
5) Head

A person who is as hard as … is someone very unsympathetic.
1) Mouth
2) Tooth
3) Eyes
4) Nails
5) Head

When she heard Emily warning her little brother to stay out of trouble,
her mum thought : "That's an old … on young shoulders".
1) Mouth
2) Tooth
3) Eyes
4) Nails
5) Head

I wish he'd relax. He's got … in his pants about something today!
1) Bee
2) Bear
3) Ants
4) Butterfly
5) Bug

When his team lost the match, Brad was like a … with a sore head.
1) Bee
2) Bear
3) Ants
4) Butterfly
5) Bug

Julie thinks she's the …'s knees" means that Julie has a
high opinion of herself!
1) Bee
2) Bear
3) Ants
4) Butterfly
5) Bug

My dad decided to take up golf and was immediately bitten by
the … .
1) Bee
2) Bear
3) Ants
4) Butterfly
5) Bug

Julie is constantly out and about; she's a real social … .
1) Bee
2) Bear
3) Ants
4) Butterfly
5) Bug

To be in a … mood means to be irritable, angry or even depressed.
1) Red
2) Golden
3) White
4) Black
5) Green

When travelling abroad, the … rule is to respect the local
customs.
1) Red
2) Golden
3) White
4) Black
5) Green

If there wasn't so much … tape, the company would be up and
running already
1) Red
2) Golden
3) White
4) Black
5) Green

We haven't had a … Christmas in twenty years
1) Red
2) Golden
3) White
4) Black
5) Green

We're ready to launch the campaign as soon as we get the … light.
1) Red
2) Golden
3) White
4) Black
5) Green