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English Language Tests-Intermediate level's archive
English Slang Idioms (277)
1."I am not going to drink alcohol anymore. I can't believe
that I was drunk and stupid enough to make a at the
boss's wife at the company Christmas party," Joe said to
his roommate who worked with him.

grasp
pass
chump
maneuver
2.He decided to run for school president again this year
but with some changes in tactics. He had made a
for school president last year by making a clown of himself
and it didn't work. This year, he would be more serious
and more informed about the issues.

tackle
play
bunch
jog
3.He had been told by several girls that he was not polite
enough for them. To correct this, he made a of
opening car and restaurant doors for his dates, pulling the
chair out for them, paying for the meals, using proper
dining techniques and making lots of complimentary
remarks.

period
time
point

4."I'm going to bed in a minute. I am trying to make a
of brushing my teeth before bed so I will get less
cavities. If I can form a habit of brushing my teeth at least
twice a day, I'll be better off," Simon said to his wife.

action
practice
circus
agenda
5."The band Korn made quite a in the rock
community by using 7-string guitars. After they started
doing this, several other bands started using them and
fans started looking for the deep, grungy sound of a 7-
string guitar in their music," the writer for Rock World
wrote in his article.

sand storm
splash
drop
trickle
6."I know that there have been some complaints about the
office supplies' new location. I heard that there have been
memos going around about this and different factions
forming for and against the move. Let's not make a federal
out of this, people. It is where it is; deal with it and
get over it," Shirley told the staff.

case
jury
prosecutor

witness
7."Let's not fight about this in public. It's embarrassing.
We'll make a . We can keep fighting at home," May
said to James after he loudly disagreed with her.

swat
stir
slap
squish
8."As your best friend, it falls on me to tell you when you
are not being fair. You can't blame Melissa for not hearing
everything you say. She is hard of hearing and you have
to make for that," Stan said to Jacob.

amends
accords
allowances
rooms
9."I know that you are unhappy that we forgot to bring your
new camping stove but let's not let it ruin our trip. Let's
make a of necessity and enjoy cooking over a camp
fire with good, smoky taste on our meat," Beth said to
Christian.

blight
virtue
distress
characteristic
10."I can't stay at your party long; I have to work early in
the morning but I'll make an ," Luke said to Christine.

vision
sighting
essence
appearance