Adult - Review - Idioms 5

Tonight is ​ (a)   . I am playing in a tennis tournament.

Your girlfriend and I found out we have a lot of ​ (b)   . We both grew up in South Africa.

My husband is very ​ (c)   . He can talk to anyone.

This is ​ (d)   the best football game I've watched all year!

My boss has given me some time off over Christmas so I'm ​ (e)   .

• the big night
• common ground
• chatty
• by far
• counting my blessings

That film really had ​ (a)   . It was so exciting and scary in parts!

I am going to visit Bangkok one day ​ (b)   . I've wanted to go since I was a child.

When my dog met Emma, it was ​ (c)   . He's been obsessed with her ever since.

You need to ​ (d)   how beautiful the Great Barrier Reef is. I am sure it will amaze you.

I think I am ​ (e)   for you.

• my heart racing
• for sure
• love at first sight
• see for yourself
• falling head over heels

Which phrase could be used to ask someone to tell you the details/ gossip about something?

• Give me the scoop!

• Give me the icecream!

• Give me the chocolate!

• Give me the fire!

Match the phrases with a similar meaning.

• falling in love

• give me the scoop

• being grateful for the good things

• common ground

• similarities

• counting my blessings

• feel excited or scared

• falling head over heels

• tell me all the gossip

• heart races

I saw you and your partner got engaged. When is ___________?

• the strong moment

• the large time

• the grand night

• the big day

Match the questions to the appropriate answers.

• Yes, I can see for myself how they are.

• Do you have many similarities?

• Yes, we have a lot of common ground.

• Do you want to come see that band I was telling you about?

• He's already head over heels for her!

• Do you think it's love at first sight?

• Yes, we had our first date.

• Did you talk a lot?

• Yes, he's very chatty.

• Was last night the big night?

Which phrase means 'definitely'?

• for far

• for sure

• for complete

• for always

Whenever I see her, my heart ________.

• runs

• speeds

• races

• zooms

You really need to ______________ how funny that comedian is.

• see for yourself

• find for yourself

• watch for yourself

• know for yourself

Did you and my friend find things to talk about? Do you have any ___________?

• similar roof

• same floor

• common ground

• popular surface