English Language Tests-Intermediate level''''s archiveEnglish Slang Idioms (280) doc

English Language Tests-Intermediate level's archive
English Slang Idioms (280)
1."I called the head office and told them that I would make
a great manager. I am so nervous. A move like that will
either make or me at this company," Dill said to
Janice.

snake
bend
break
smite
2.Some stores offer free -overs to people who come
into the shop. They figure that the person will ultimately
buy some of their products to keep up the look created by
the employees. In my opinion, they apply way too much
make-up.

do
make
see
split
3."I have to make my now but I have a break at 11
o'clock. Can we meet for coffee then?" Dr. Jenkins asked
the security guard. They are good friends and even went
to junior college together.

rounds
flights
walks
ovals
4."I expected you to take at least an hour raking the yard

but you sure made work of that task. Only 20
minutes have gone by!" Chris's grandfather told him.

little
small
tiny
short
5."You should have seen this girl who showed up at the
party last night. She was the most beautiful girl any one of
us had seen in this town. She was good looking enough to
make even my dad up and take notice," Jay told
Robby.

back
grow
dry
sit
6."My son just left for college to try and make of
himself. He figures school is his ticket to a good-paying job
and I think he is right for the most part," Jackson told his
good friend.

something
nothing
poor
rich
7."You what? You invited your girlfriend tonight and you
forgot to tell your ex-girlfriend not to come? Now you tell
me they used to be best friends until they had a major
falling out? If your ex-girlfriend sees you with your current

girlfriend, she's sure to make the fly," Alex said to
James.

boxes
doors
hats
fur
8."I just heard from my friend in the senator's office that he
is planning on getting a divorce. No one has heard that
yet, but when they do, the news is guaranteed to make
tongues ," Jill told Jimmy.

wag
slap
bite
roll
9."Don't expect the boss to talk to you very much. And,
please don't think he's being rude to you if he is short with
you. He is just a man of few ," Jane told Mike.

slogans
laughs
words
points
10."So you are telling me that if I don't approve the bill
your corporation wants passed, you will withdraw support
from me and leak a story about some of the bad things we
did together when we were at college to the press? Well, if
you want to play ball, how about I tell your board of
directors about all the money you personally pocketed

from the defense contract I got you? Didn't think I knew
about that, did you?" The senator asked the CEO of the
corporation.

base
soft
soccer
hard