Idioms

Open Ended

IDENTIFY THE FORMULAIC LANGUAGE

In 2009, I set off on a long journey. As I left my house, my neighbour shouted, 'Good luck!' I didn't know at that moment that I would not see him again for three years. I boarded the plane at Heathrow, and soon it took off for Malaysia. When we touched down in Kuala Lumpur, I couldn't wait to get off the plane. I took a bus to the city centre and spent the night at a youth hostel The first person I met was someone I had been at school with years ago. 'It's a small

world he said when he saw me.

Open Ended

Identify the IDIOMATIC LANGUAGE

My friend suggested that we join forces. 'There's safety in numbers,' he said. 'Let's hit the road together.' I was in two minds whether to go with him but finally decided to say yes. We travelled together for six months and had a whale of a time. We spent money like there was no tomorrow. I had to twist my dad's arm and persuade him to send me some more money so I could travel further.

Multiple Choice

Now your turn:

Based on context, what do you think the idiom means in each sentence:

"Univeristy GOES HAT IN HAND to finance minister"

• apologises to the minister

• asks the minister for financial help

• Awards the minister with an honour or prize

Multiple Choice

"Airline FOOTS THE BILL for delays and cancellations"

• Refuses to the pay the costs

• sends the bill to someone else

• will pay all the costs

Multiple Choice

"Rita Soraz is the APPLE OF Hollywood's EYE at the moment"

• everyone in Hollywood loves her

• everyone in Hollywood hates her

• Everyone in Hollywood misses her

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"The government is BURYING ITS HEAD IN THE SAND over crisis, says Opposition leader"

• refusing to deal with a difficult situation

• is planning on quitting

• is making unpopular plans