Idiom Check 1

(to be) as brave as a lion

• courageous

• peaceful

• well-built

• powerful

Someone who acts very calm in a difficult or serious situation

(to be) as cool as a/an _________

• ice

• storm

• cucumber

• cabbage

(to be) down to earth

• someone who ‘has their head in the clouds'

• someone who is very sensible and realistic

• someone who is proactive

• someone who is very brave

(to be) easy-going

• annoyed.

• upset

• worried

• laid back

Mark is always ________________, even when he is under a lot of pressure.

• as brave as a lion

• as cool as a cucumber

• down to earth

• easy-going

Someone who is determined and works hard to achieve what they want

• a go-getter

• a good company

• a good laugh

• a knight in shining armour

Jane’s really _________. I always have a great time when we hang out together.

• easy-going

• down to earth

• laid-back

• good company

Someone who helps or saves you when you have a problem

• a go-getter

• a knight in shining armour

• a good egg

• a big mouth

Someone who acts in a very sweet, nice or gentle manner: (to be) as sweet as ________

• sugar

• pancakes

• chocolate

• ice cream

• honey

Someone or something that is advancing in its field and is likely to be a success

• young at heart

• nerves of steel

• up-and-coming

• vim and vigour