Life on cloud eight
Now try to remember English versions. Then fill in the gaps using idioms.
1) -Lynn's failed her driving test again. That's twice now. -Oh well......................................................
2) -Can members get tickets before the general public? -No, I am afraid it's..........................................
3) Honestly, I don't know how often I've told you not to leave the door open. It's like.........................................................
4) Look at the car Paul drives and those Armani suits! He must........................................................
5) -Have you been to Oxford before?
-You're kidding! I lived there for ten years. I know it...............................
6) Our business has had a very difficult two years but things are slowly beginning to improve. There's................................................................
7) Mark's just landed his dream job, so he.......................................
at the moment.
8) -Can you remember your first day in the classroom?
-Yes, I had to teach maths to a class of very difficult sixteen-year-olds. It was.................................., I can tell you.
9) We've got the deal and on our terms! They believed our story about not being able to afford the extra 10%. They.....................................................
10) He managed to sell his old car at last, after twelve months of advertising it. I'm sure he is.........................................................................
fjp Proverbs
Match the proverbs (1-10) with the explanations (a-j).
1 Nothing ventured, nothing gained.—.
2 There's no smoke without fire. \
3 Better late than never.
4 Never judge a book by its cover.
5 Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
6 Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
7 One man's meat is another man's poison.
8 He who laughs last laughs longest.
9 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 10 All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
Jg Extension: Proverbs
Match the statements (1-5) with the proverbs (a-e). Use a good dictionary.
It is preferable to do something late than not at all. The final victory is the most complete one. You cannot achieve anything without taking risks. What is attractive is very subjective. Too much work can make you boring. There is always a basis for rumours no matter how untrue they seem. Everybody has different tastes. Don't only think about people's appearance. Spread your risks.
If you don't see someone for a time, you love them more.
a) Don't count your chickens before they're hatched.
b) Too many,cooks spoil the broth.
c) A bad workman blames his tools.
d) You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.
e) When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
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