English Language Tests-Intermediate level''''s archiveEnglish Slang Idioms (54) pptx

English Language Tests-Intermediate level's archive
English Slang Idioms (54)
1."I know you're mad at me now, but way down
deep — don't you feel anything for me anymore?" Matt
pleaded with Jennifer.

dredge
dig
delve
dip
2.You are just going to have to dig your in and refuse
to be persuaded out of your scheme. You have the best
ideas in this place, even if your supervisor doesn't realize
it.

heels
brakes
spikes
spurs
3."I want to rebuild a rare classic car. I'm not interested in
Mustangs or Impalas — they're a dime-a(n) ,"
Cassie said to Steve.

driver
model
engine
dozen
4.You have to think about your successes, not this one
failure. You have done a lot for this company. You don't
need to dine on all the time.

leftovers
handouts
ashes
regrets
5.He wasn't sure if he would like Management, but he
decided to dip his in the water and take some night
classes at the local college.

toes
legs
heels
elbows
6."I don't want to see you with that Wilkins boy anymore.
He's got a reputation as a dirty who sleeps with girls
then leaves them," her father said.

bug
dog
ape
mole
7.He knew that he would get the new analyst position. He
had a reputation for having a eye,and he had
accomplished a lot since he started with the company.

seeing
prying
discerning
roving
8."Remember, men, discretion is the better part of . I
don't want any of you trying to be heroes and running out

there without thinking," the sergeant told his platoon.

success
action
valor
courage
9."Now that Jeff is making fun of you, you're angry. What's
the matter? You can dish the , but you can't take it,
eh?" Ella said to Zack.

dregs
dreck
dirt
dip
10.The teens had to wash dishes for a week. They had
been caught trying to dine-and , and this was their
punishment for trying to run off without paying for their
meal.

duck
dodge
drive
dash