English idioms

English idioms

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New words: Stomach-желудок, живот Short-handed - нуждающийся в помощи To bend- сгибатьсяTo tolerate-терпеть, выносить Toe- палец на ноге To be aware- сознавать Thumb- большой палец руки To stretch the truth-преувеличивать To face the music- отвечать за последствия To brag- хвастаться To boast-хвастаться To praise-хвалить

I have butterflies in My stomach I am nervous about something

I am short-handed I do not have enough people to help

He’s bending over Backwards for you. He is doing more than Is necessary

This is where I draw the line I will not do more (or tolerate more)

I’ll have to sleep on it I will think about it Let you know tomorrow

He’s backing out of it He has changed his mind. He will not do it

You’d better stay on your toes Be aware

Watch your mouth Be careful what you say

She has a green thumb She is good at growing plants. She can grow plants.

Don’t stretch the truth Don’t turn the truth into a lie

He must put his foot down He must insist and say no

You really take the cake You did a good job. You really win the prize

He’ll have to face the music He will pay for his mistake

He’s blowing his own horn He is bragging about himself. To boast or praise oneself.

Zip your lip Don’t talk

Match each idioms with its meaning 1)Watch your mouth. 2)She has a green thumb. 3)Zip your lip. 4)Don’t stretch the truth. 5)I have butterflies in my stomach. 6)I’ll have to sleep on it. A)I’m nervous about something. B)I’ll think about it and let you know tomorrow. C)Be careful what you say. D)She can grow plants well. E)Stop talking. F)Don’t turn into a lie.

key 1c); 4f); 2d); 5a); 3e); 6b).

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