English Language Tests-Intermediate level''''s archiveEnglish Slang Idioms (35) pps

English Language Tests-Intermediate level's archive
English Slang Idioms (35)
1."I think Steve should get the promotion. He has a great
service record and has a reputationfor always going by the
," Arnold said to Craig.

shop
clock
book
board
2.When his team asked him how to perform their
processing duties, he told them they should go by the
to reduce the chance of errors.

numbers
example
project
values
3."If the office does well, his speeches are full of praise,
but by the same , he ought to be more
understanding when things get messed up," Elsa told
Tina.

token
mirror
example
book
4."Wow, I barely made it to work on time today, and I just
met my deadline. I'm flying by the seat of my today, I
guess," Max told Donna.

troubles
bench
desk
pants
5."Yes, you could spend the money to put new
applicances in your mobile home, but in my opinion, that
cake is not worth the ," the real estate agent said.

eating
purchase
cutting
candle
6.He decided to shave his head because he had a
cow at the back that stuck out no matter what he did
to try to control it.

pie
milk
boy
lick
7."I know you like that car and want to fix it up, but it's a
piece of junk, Jim. Your money would be better spent on a
new one. Sorry, but I have to call a spade a ." Tex
told him.

spade
card
winner
shovel
8."I know I screwed up, Kim. I'm expecting to get called on

the any moment now," Corky told her.

carpet
floor
rug
mat
9."Detective, you know I'm innocent. We've worked
together for 25 years. Call your off and go after the
guilty party," Eric said.

cows
ticks
hyenas
dogs
10."I'm being promoted and transferred to Tennessee,
Gloria. You'll be calling the here from now on," her
supervisor told her.

shots
dogs
employees
cows