Frases

IDIOMS

Son frases usuales con doble sentido.

 

Choose the correct word to complete the idiom.

1. To beat - ? - under around over the bush means to avoid or delay talking about something awkward or embarrassing
2. If something is - ? - a blessing a promise a wedding in disguise, it is something that isn't immediately recognized as being good.
3. To get your - ? - teeth hands thumbs on something means to obtain something that is quite difficult to find.
4. To keep yourself to - ? - nobody else oneself yourself means to live a private life and not involve yourself with others.
5. To know - ? - where you stand how you think why you sit with somebody means to know what somebody thinks about you and exactly what the situation is.
6. To pull somebody’s - ? - hair arm ear leg means tomar el pelo
7. If you - ? - throw put leave something behind you, then you forget about an unpleasant experience and think about the future.
8. To say what’s on your - ? - head mind brain means to tell someone what you’re thinking or worrying about.

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Complete the following sentences with one of the idioms from the previous exercise.

1. It wasn’t easy, but I finally managed to two tickets for the final between Barcelona and Chelsea. 2. I couldn’t believe my bad luck when I got hit by that car, but when I received 20,000 Euros in compensation and 2 months off work I realized it was . 3. I was upset after the divorce, but I soon decided to and get on with my life. 4. You’ve been acting strange all morning and you look really worried. I know there’s something on your mind. Why don’t you stop and just tell me what’s wrong? 5. I don’t really know what my neighbour’s like. She and I hardly speak to her. She’s a very private person. 6. Jonny told me he’s going to work in sex shop in Madrid next month. I don’t believe him. I’m sure he’s .

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Manual de Frases en Inglés para manejarse en diferentes lugares cuando viajamos a países de habla inglesa: En el aeropuerto, en el restaurant, de compras, etc.

Common Expressions Good morning / How are you? / What's your name? / … At the Airport The plane is landing (taking off) / Where is my seat? / … At the Hotel Could I see the room? / Could you wake me up at 7 am? / … At the Restaurant Would you like anything to drink? / Waiter, the check please. / … Traveling by Bus / Train What's the next stop? / Do I have to get off here? / … Public Transportation Is there a bus stop around here? / Please take me to… / … Shopping How much is this article? / May I try this dress on? / … At the Post Office Is there a post office nearby? / Where can I buy envelopes? / … Phone Calls Who is calling? / You must dial this number… / … At the Doctor´s I am not feeling well / What are the symptoms? / … At the Drugstore Could I have some sleeping pills? / Here you are. That'll be $12.50 / … At the Bank Where can I find an ATM? / How much is the rate of exchange? / … Movies & Theater Where is the ticket-office? / Are there any seats left? / …