English Language Tests-Intermediate level's archive
English Slang Idioms (49)
1.He was trying to curry with his boss by being the
first one in the office every day.

chicken
load
favor
comb
2."I love to go with George to bars that play country dance
music. He sure can cut a ," Jessica told Helen.

rug
hole
tape
step
3.I bought a Japanese-made car because I believe that
they are a above their American-made counterparts.

rise
cut
step
hit
4.For Jim, the issue was pretty cut and : "Cooking
the books is stealing, no matter how you put it".

pasted
taped
run
dried
5.The boss didn't think too highly of the new employee. He

9."Good job, Chris. You really cut the Gordian with
your solution. You solved a complex problem with a
simple, easy fix," his boss said.

slate
slip
chain
knot
10.I bought a Harbor Freight electric drill, but it just doesn't
cut the . It doesn't have enough power, and the
battery dies quickly.

cheese
run
spread
mustard