Idioms for emphasis

Whether a book is written by a well-known author or not makes no difference ___ to me. If it appeals to me, I'll read it.

• well and trully

• not just any

• whatsoever

There is ___ we can afford to go to that art exhibition in Paris. It would be too expensive.

• no way

• by far

• not just any

Buying a first edition of a book is ___ my budget.

• way beyond

• into the bargain

• no wonder

Dickens was a colourful characcter and gifted writer ___.

• whatsoever

• by far

• into the bargain

When I was younger, I used to read ___ of detective stories.

• not just any

• ever such a lot

• way beyond

We got ___ lost when we were looking for the modern art gallery in Madrid.

• by far

• no way

• well and trully

It's ___ English became do widespread. It was the first language in so many countries.

• not just any

• no way

• no wonder

This is ___ old painting - it's a Picasso!

• not just any

• well and trully

• way beyond

___ did you drop out of the literature course? I thought it was fascinating.

• Whatsoever

• Why on earth

• No wonder

Spanish and Portuguese are ___ the most popular languages in South America.

• no wonder

• by far

• well and trully