Intensive Speaking - Metaphors

Which phrase means to accept reality?

(More than one correct answer)

• to face to the facts

• to face up to the facts

• to face the facts

• to face with the facts

To have an .... for detail

• eye

• ear

• eyes

• art

Even though it was not her fault at all, she decided to ...................

(More than one correct answer)

• have the blame

• take the blame

• receive the blame

• shoulder the blame

Working in a nine-to-five job plus looking after my daughter has really been keeping me on my .....

• feet

• foot

• toes

• legs

I was surprised the boss decided to .... the bill today

• foot

• head

• hand

• eye

I would definitely .......... troubles with my mom if she found out I have misplaced my house keys

• see

• get into

• run into

• meet

What can the term "A weighty tome" be used to describe?

• a book

• a person

• a thing

• a feeling

I walked out of the test room feeling .............

• light-hearted

• trouble

• difficulties

• light heart

What does "to have a fat chance of doing something" mean?

• to have a big chance

• to have little chance

• to have slim chance

• to have zero chance

Their relationship seems to have ....................... after a heated argument

• hit the walls

• hit the rocks

• hit the face

• hit the road