English Language Tests-Intermediate level''''s archiveEnglish Slang Idioms (70) pps

English Language Tests-Intermediate level's archive
English Slang Idioms (70)
1."Studying chemistry is like fighting an battle for me.
I don't get it as fast as others and I have to constantly ask
for help," Doug told his brother.

active
uphill
massive
downhill
2.His professor told him that if he did all of the extra credit
work, he would have a chance of passing the
course.

building
losing
fighting
missing
3.He thought that Sarah would be a great builder as soon
as she found he . She had intelligence and skill; she
just had to build her confidence.

feet
thoughts
family
tools
4."How is the deck coming along, Larry?" "Fine and
," he replied.

fast
obscure

rough
dandy
5."What did you think of my idea?" the assistant asked the
boss. The boss replied, "I think it is great. It needs a little
fine but I think that we can implement it by next
week."

tuning
brushing
sanding
applying
6."That is great that you are planning on doing better in
college than I did but fine butter no parsnips," his
sister reminded him.

ideas
plans
words
actions
7."I am sorry. I know he's your brother but I can't give him
a job with my construction company. The guy is smart but
has no coordination. He's all fingers and ," Steve told
him.

gloves
tools
hands
thumbs
8."Can I ask you a personal question, Bill?" Mary asked.
" away," he replied.

Swing
Fire
Put
Push
9."How is your business doing?" his brother asked. "Well,
we are finally firing on all and we are starting to get
more customers every day. So, not bad," he replied.

grounds
employees
ranges
cylinders
10."Do I have to make an appointment or reservation," the
customer asked. She informed him that their restaurant
worked on a 'first come, first basis' and that she
would not have to do either.

leave
took
served
listed