Speakout Intermediate Unit 3 - idioms

Let’s face it. He married her for her money, not for love.

• we must accept the unpleasant facts

• say something embarassing

• not having enough time to finish something

I was in a bit of hot water with Janice last night when she found out I went to the movies instead of cleaning out the garage.

• feeling sorry

• in trouble with

• apologizing

The position of women in society is an issue very close to my heart.

• need to solve

• urgent

• very important

No, Billy can't babysit, he's giving me a hand with my car today.

• help someone

• teach someone

• watch someone

When you know what you're doing, it's a piece of cake.

• funny

• tiring

• easy

You’re a dark horse! I had no idea you could play the piano so well.

• You are interested in something

• You have a lot of ideas

• You have a lot of secrets

It is only with friends that most people feel they can let their hairdown and be themselves.

• relax

• worry

• laugh

I was in two minds about leaving Istanbul. My friends were there, but at the same time I really wanted to work abroad.

• be unpleasant

• unable to decide

• unable to start

It's hard to break the ice at formal events.

• to reduce awkwardness

• to start a conversation

• to end a presentation

Thank you for the invitation, but tennis isn't really my cup of tea.

• I love it very much.

• I hate it very much.

• I don't like it much.