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IDIOMS

There were 9 idiomatic expressions in the leaflet. Read the descriptions below and complete
the sentences with the right idiom.

1. showing signs of exhaustion or strain.

e. g. You can complain about it till you …………………………………….., but we're going to
your grandmother's whether you like it or not.

2. A very easy task or accomplishment.

e.g. I thought I was going to fail the test, but it turned out to be ………………………………………..!

3. At a point time that will never come to pass. Used to show skepticism or cynicism over some
hypothetical situation.

e.g. I'm sure that David would be happy to pay for everyone —……………………………………..!"

4. Nearly everything one can reasonably imagine; many different things, often to the point of excess or
redundancy.

e.g. We were only going to be camping for two nights, but she still insisted on bringing ……...
……….............................................................

5. A humorous expression used to say that someone is stupid or not paying attention, perhaps because
they are not responding to what one is saying.

e.g. Don’t try discussing anything intelligent with Alice. …………………………….., I’m afraid.

6. Wait a moment or be patient (often because you are moving too quickly or thoughtlessly).

e.g. Whoa, …………………………., kids. We're going to sing before we start eating cake.

7. If someone is as cool as a cucumber, they are very relaxed and unemotional.

e.g. Karen is usually ……………………….…..when she appears on television, I really admire her calmness.

8. An idiom meaning a small event that has been exaggerated out of proportion; a lot of unnecessary
anger and worry about a matter that is not important.

e.g. I really think you're making …………………………….. over this. It's just a tiny scratch on the car!

9. In slang: To die.

e.g.. All plants under my care …………………………….. in about a week.

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