English Language Tests-Intermediate level''''s archiveEnglish Slang Idioms (203) doc

English Language Tests-Intermediate level's archive
English Slang Idioms (203)
1."Being trapped in the Department of Motor Vehicles for
any length of time is enough to drive someone around the
," Janice told Alison.

bend
block
screw
way
2.The congested traffic in Los Angeles can drive almost
anyone — especially if the person is trying to get to
work and is going to be late.

home
house
to flight
bananas
3."I am having a party on Saturday. Why don't you
by?" Paul asked his brother.

drop
get
pass
bring
4."Paul is pathetic. His girlfriend dumped him over a year
ago and he has been his sorrows in the local bar
ever since," Rick told Bill when he asked how his cousin
was doing.

sinking

rubbing
drowning
fueling
5."Why do people bring their little babies into theater
performances? Some stupid person's two-year old
out the whole last song in Phantom of the Opera by
screaming and crying. Do you think the adult took the
crying kid out? Heck no," Gina said to Tyler.

laughed
blotted
drowned
rained
6."I am going to see if I can up some work and I will
be back later. I am going to try to rake people's yards,"
Tommy told his parents.

drum
can
land
dig
7."Luke is a very good employee and has a great work
ethic. He isn't completely behind the ears yet
though, if you know what I mean," Steve told Terry.

hairy
present
wet
dry
8.It is hard for many alcoholics to out it is even

harder for some to learn good habits in other areas of life.

fire
dry
fight
fizzle
9.Unfortunately for the Republican Party, support for their
cause has dried since President Bush was elected.

away
back
out
up
10."Can you watch the place for a while? I have to
out really quick to pick up more drinks and food," Matt said
to his roommate during the party.

rouse
bank
duck
dry