Answers on page 42(^1) Word choice
Choose the correct words to complete each sentence.
Can you remember what the expressions mean?
- That statue I bought was a complete rip up / off!
- Don’t worry about it. It’s all water under the
bridge / tunnel. - A They should have the results tomorrow.
B : Fingers angled / crossed! - They’ve already cuddled / kissed and made up.
- That kind gesture really made / did my day.”
- I made / got the goosebumps when he told me he
loved me.
(^2) Gap fill
Comple each sentence with the correct words from below.
Can you remember what the expressions mean?
- Better safe than!
- Stop going about it.
- They’ll never agree to that. He’s just clutching at
- She got the for being rude to her boss.
- She’s never nice when I’m around. I think she’s got it
for me. - She hit the when she saw how little food
was left. - I accidentally let the out of the bag. Sorry!
(^3) Memory challenge
Now see if you can remember the expressions without any help!
- Don’t worry about it. It’s all under the
bridge now. - Those tickets were a complete off!
- She’s just at straws if she thinks they’ll
agree to those terms. - Stop on about the time you met the
queen. - A They said they’d let me know tomorrow.
B : crossed! - I was the only one who didn’t get a pay rise. I think
they’ve got it for me. - He hit the when he saw the results.
- The card thanking us for all our good work really made
my. - They’ve had another argument, but they’ll probably
and make up tomorrow. - Hearing them sing that beautiful song just gave me
the bumps. - You’ll get the if you do that again.
- Did you let the out of the bag?
- Drive safely! Remember, better ___ than sorry!
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