English Geographical Location and Features Idioms - 3

We live way _____________________, far away from the city.

• out in the sticks

• up a creek without a paddle

• on a slippery slope

We're ___________ because we lost our map and we don't know where to go from here.

• testing the waters

• up a creek without a paddle

• living on another planet

"The once famous footballer is now ______________ and will probably retire soon.".

• going with the flow

• over the hill

• stemming the tide

Hasan wants us to go to the football match instead of the new restaurant. We don’t want to upset him, so we will just ______________________________.

• set the world on fire

• go with the flow

• see the light at the end of the tunnel

"Are you sure we should eat this with our hands?" Answer: "Why not? All of these people are eating it that way. ______________________________________________

• A storm in a teacup!

• It's a small world!

• When in Rome, do as the Romans do!"

The score at half-time was 4-0, so it was not just a case of __________________________.

• writing on the wall

• stemming the tide

• all roads lead to Rome

You're _________________________ if you think that Dad is going to buy you a Mercedes G Wagon when you graduate next year.

• living on another planet

• up a creek without a paddle

• making a mountain out of a molehill

You should go to a couple classes to _____________________________ before you decide whether to take the course.

• stem the tide

• go with the flow

• test the waters

Gaining either qualification will enable you to become a lawyer. ______________________________.

• All roads lead to Rome

• The writing is on the wall

• The coast is clear

Pochettino may be fired as Chelsea’s manager if results don’t improve dramatically. Any more bad performances and the ____________________________________.

• water under the bridge

• writing is on the wall

• the grass is always greener on the other side