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Idioms connected with the parts of body.
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11 Fill the gaps in the sentences withhead, brain or mind.
1) The driver of the car that overtook us needs his … examined.
2) If there’s an emergency, don’t panic – try to keep your …
3) They were in two …s whether to get married.
4) We couldn’t solve the problem, but suddenly I had a …wave.
5) I’ll spin a coin to see – do you want to call …s or tails?
6) That’s too difficult for me to follow – it’s over my …
7) I couldn’t make up my …whether to phone or write.
8) They were …over heels in love.
9) She can’t climb a ladder because she has no … for heights.
10) She’s very good at maths – she has a good …for figures.
11) A good book can help to take your … off your troubles.
12) When it comes to politics, I try to keep an open …
13) He’s been behaving very strangely – he seems to be off his …
14) I’m sorry I didn’t make that phone call, it slipped my ….
15) If there’s a problem to solve, two …s are better than one.
12 Fill the gaps in the sentences withhair, face, eye, nose, ear or mouth.
1) I can’t tell you exactly what to do – you’ll have to play it by …
2) I tried to catch the waiter’s … but he didn’t look my way.
3) I have to go away for a while, can you keep an … on them for me?
4) They normally see … to … but in this case they disagreed.
5) I was just going to say that – you took the words out of my …
6) During the wedding someone started giggling and I couldn’t keep a straight …
7) Windsurfing looks ever so easy – I could do it with my …s shut.
8) When they said they’d got engaged I couldn’t believe my... s.
9) She’s such a snob – she looks down her … at everyone.
10) Don’t bother to tell me how to get there – I’ll follow my …
11) You can’t support both sides at once – don’t be so two-…d.
12) If you admit making such a serious mistake you may lose…
13) He knew the risks and went into it with his …s open.
14) There’s no real difference – you’re just splitting …s.
15) Anything you say to them goes in one …and out the other.
13 Fill the gaps in the sentences withheart, hand, leg, foot or feet.
1) We had to learn the words by …
2) You can trust her, I’m sure she has your interests at …
3) If he’s in hospital I’m sure he’s in good …s.
4) A lot of the staff are off sick, so we’re rather short-…ed.
5) Ask someone who’s been working here for years – one of the old …s.
6) Even if it’s hard to keep up your exercise programme, don’t lose …
7) You can do it by yourself I’m sure, you don’t need me to hold your …
8) My new job was hard at first, but I eventually found my…
9) I used to really enjoy keeping fit but now my … isn’t in it.
10) The new manager was given a free … to restructure the company.
11) You must decide – the decision is in your …s.
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12) I know you’re upset but try not to take it to ….
13) They refused to help us, but in the end they had a change of …
14) What he did was quite unjustified – he hasn’t got a … to stand on.
15) We decided not to enter for the competition because we had cold …
16) Her behaviour was unfair and under …
17) I used to play a lot and I still play occasionally to keep my … in.
18) If you need help, let me know and I’ll give you a …
19) Don’t worry, leave it to me – I have the matter in …
20) When she told him she was leaving him, it almost broke his …
21) We all had to do as we were told when she put her … down.
22) I shouldn’t have mentioned his ex-wife – I think I put my … in it.
23) Don’t take it seriously, it was only a light-…ed remark.
24) When you’ve finished this work you’ll be able to put your … up.
25) I didn’t mean what I said, I was only pulling your …
14 Match each sentence a) to j) with one of the explanatory examples 1) to 10).
a) She did it single-handed. 1) She unsuspectingly gave them
an advantage.
b) You have to hand it to her. 2) She took advantage of her po-
sition to use her power wrongly.
c) She can turn her hand just 3) She was allowed to do what-
about anything. ever she wanted.
d) Her behaviour was rather high-handed. 4) She is becoming uncontrol-
lable.
e) She played right into their hands. 5) She was applauded loudly.
f) She’s an old hand at this kind of thing. 6) She has practiced so as not to
lose her skill.
g) At the end they gave her a big hand. 7) She did it on her own.
h) I think her behaviour is getting out of 8) She can learn any skill very
hand. easily.
i) She has managed to keep her hand in. 9) She has to be congratulated.
j) She was given a free hand. 10) She has a lot of past expe-
rience.
15 Guess the meanings of the following expressions.
1) It’s no big deal! Don’t worry about it.
2) Let’s grab a bite! I’m hungry and I’m in a hurry.
3) I’m nuts about her! She’s always on my mind. I can’t stop thinking about her.
4) It really bugsme when I have to wait for a long time.
5) That comedian really cracks me up!
6) Henry is a laid-back guy. Nothing ever gets on his nerves.
7) I knew the answer, but I went blank when the teacher asked me.
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8) I’m so beat that I can’t stay awake another minute.
9) Let’s kick back tonight and watch the tube (TV).
10) It can be fun to goof off in class, but we have to study too.
11) Flor has to hit the books, so she can’t go out with us tonight.
12) Oh, I’m in hot water. I forgot to call him back again!
13) Julie talked my ears off about her new boyfriend.
14) I am so wishy-washy today. I can’t decide if I want Thai food or Vietnamese food.
15) Jason has practiced so much that he has it wired.
16 Check out the definitions and examples of the expressions.
1) no big deal – not important, no need to worry, no problem.
Lisa: “Sorry I’m late. I got stuck in traffic. ”
Russell: “It’s no big deal. I just got here too! ”
2) grab a bite – eat something quickly in a short period of time.
“Let’s grab a biteat MacDonald’s – it’s on the way. ”
3) nuts about – really like someone or something a lot.
Yoko is nuts about living in California. I think she’s going to stay here as long as she can.
4) bug someone – bother, disturb, irritate, annoy.
Steve bugs me because he talks too much about his work.
5) cracks me up – laugh, make someone laugh.
When Bob told that joke, everyone cracked up!
6) laid-back – easy-going, relaxed, calm, mellow.
Everyone likes my parents because they are so laid-back.
7) go blank / draw blank – suddenly forget something.
I just can’t remember his name. I’m drawing a blank.
8) be beat – be very tired, sleepy, exhausted.
Larry worked 15 hours today, so he is beat!
9)kick back – relax, do very little.
Work was slow this afternoon, so we kicked back.
10) to goof around / off– spend time doing nothing productive, playing around.
We need to stop goofing off and get back to work.
11) hit the books – study.
I never feel like hitting the books when the weather is so nice!
12) in hot water – be in some trouble.
Gustavo is in hot water with the teacher because he’s always late to class.
13) talk someone’s ears off – talk way too much about something to someone.
The media has talked everyone’s ears off about the president’s personal life.
14) wishy-washy – can’t decide, difficulty in making up one’s mind.
After five years together, he still doesn’t know if he wants to marry her. What a wishy-washy guy.
15) have something wired – be able to do something really well, successfully.
I have this class wired. I’m definitely getting an A.
17 Match the expressions to the words that are similar:
1) like a lot crack up
2) eat quickly be nuts about
3) no worries grab a bite
4) annoy no big deal
5) laugh bug someone
6) can’t remember be beat
7) peaceful kick back
8) sleepy laid-back
9) do very little go blank
10) have fun in hot water
11) do homework wishy-washy
12) overly talkative have something wired
13) problems hit the books
14) can’t choose goof off
15) good at talk someone’s ears off
18 Use one of the above expressions to complete the sentences. Be sure to check your grammar!
1) We missed the first part of the meeting, but it was …
2) I’d better … before my next class so I won’t get hungry.
3) Elizabeth is completely … Michael. She can’t stop smiling!
4) Emily … us …with all the funny voices she can make.
5) Calling the bank … me because I can’t get a human voice on the line!
6) Liz never knows if she wants to join us or not. She’s so …
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7) Don’t worry. I know what I’m doing. I …
8) George let me borrow his car and I accidentally dented it. I’m … now!
9) I just …! I don’t know. Let me think.
10) My mom … about what my sister did.
11) People who live near the beach can enjoy a … lifestyle.
12) I don’t feel like doing anything. I think I’m going to … for awhile.
13) Sometimes it’s good to … on the computer to learn more.
14) I need to go home and sleep because I …
15) My friends are going to … to be ready for tomorrow’s class.
19 With your group mate, discuss the sentences and decide if they do or don’t make sense.
1) It’s no big deal if you miss all of your tests.
2) Juan is nuts about Gloria. He never wants to see her again.
3) We grabbed a bite at Chez La France for about four hours.
4) I feel like seeing a comedy tonight because I want to crack up.
5) Getting stuck in traffic when I’m already late doesn’t bug me at all!
6) Colin is a great student because he never hits the books.
7) I can do this with my eyes closed because I have it wired.
8) Wishy-washy people make great parents.
9) Valerie is so laid-back that she’s always complaining.
10) Students never go blank when they have to answer a question.
11) I hate to kick back when I’m tired.
12) I’m so beatthat I’m going to run 5 miles right now.
13) It’s great to be in hot water.
14) I never get a chance to speak when my friend talks my ears off about her work.
15) We had a great time on Saturday goofing around at the beach.
20 Use the expressions to replace the words and phrases in italics. Make sure to check your grammar!
1) Samuel is falling in love with Michelle.
2) Don’t worry about it if you mail it after Friday. It will get there before Wednesday.
3) Let’s eat at Easy burger before we get on the freeway and hit the rush hour traffic!
4) The comedy club was hysterical. We couldn’t stop laughing!
5) It gets on my nerves when you start to tell me something but don’t finish.
6) Let’s go hang out downtown and see what’s happening.
7) Please make up your mind and don’t change it again.
8) Tom can design anything because it’s like second nature to him.
9) Long-haired surfer Sam is a very mellow person.
10) What’s that guy’s name? I can’t remember, but I know that I know!
11) I’m dead to the world. Time for bed!
12) Pascal is in for it now. Not only did he forget her birthday, he forgot Valentine’s Day again too.
13) Richard can’t stop discussing football with us!
14) Luke studied all weekend, so he is prepared for a test.
21 Ask your friend /group mate the following questions to get the expressions given in ex. 16.
1) How can I tell someone not to worry about something?
2) What is an informal way to say that you really, really like someone?
3) I want to eat something quickly before class. How can I say this?
4) What can I say if a joke makes me laugh hard?
5) What is a way to say that something bothers you?
6) How can I say that I really have to study?
7) How can I say that I suddenly forgot what I was thinking about?
8) What is a way to say that someone is relaxed and peaceful?
9) What is a way to say that I’m really tired?
10) Is there a way to say you are enjoying yourself doing “nothing”?
11) I don’t feel like doing very much tonight. How can I express this?
12) How can I say I’m in some trouble?
13) What is a way to say you can’t decide?
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14) If you can do something extremely well, what can you say?
15) What is a way to say someone talks too much?
22 With your group mates, or with friends, look over and talk about the idioms you’ve been studying. Give any extra information. Here are some questions to ask each other.
1) What kinds of people do you think use these expressions?
(young, old, male, female …)
2) Where do you think you might hear these expressions?
(school, university, beach, home, work, restaurant, nightclub, store …)
3) How do you think people say these expressions?
(happy, angry, neutral, excited, embarrassed …)
| no big deal | grab a bite | be nuts about | crack up | bug someone |
| laid-back | go blank | kick back | goof around | in hot water |
| wishy-washy | hit the books | be beat | have it wired | talk ears off |
23 Answer these questions depending on the number you rolled the die. Make up situations using the given expressions.
1) Where do you usually grab a bite when you’re hungry?
2) Who is the person that cracks you up? Why?
3) When you were a kid, who were you nuts about?
4) When was the last time you told someone that something was no big deal?
5) What usually bugs you?
6) When can you kick back?
7) When can you be beat?
8) Do you like people talk your ears off?
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2 Телия, В. Н. Русская фразеология / В. Н. Телия. – М., 1993. – C. 8-10.
3 Маслова, В. А. Введение в лингвокультурологию: учебное пособие / В. А. Маслова. – М.: «Наследие», 1997. – С. 40-48.
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5 Алехина, А. И. Краткий русско-английский и англо-русский фразеологический словарь / А. И. Алехина. – Минск: Изд-во БГУ, 1980. – 400 с.
6 Андреева, Т. Н. Методические рекомендации по культурологическому аспекту английского языка / Т. Н. Андреева, О. И. Ковалева, Е. В. Рубанова, Н. М. Савченко, Е. Г. Тесленко. – Могилев, 2002. – 32 c.
7 Виноградов, В. В. Основные понятия русской фразеологии как лингвистической дисциплины // Труды юбилейной научной сессии ЛГУ / В. В. Виноградов. – Л., 1946. – С. 45-47.
8 Маслова, В. А. Лингвокультурология: учебное пособие / В. А. Маслова. – М., 2001. – С. 81-87.
9 Телия, В. Н. Культурно-национальные коннотации фразеологизмов / В. Н. Телия // Славянское языкознание. – М., 1993. – C. 303-315.
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