Idioms and colloquialisms 2
Idioms and colloquialisms (spoken expressions) are a common feature of the TOEFL Listening Comprehension. There are a lot of them, and each one has to be learnt individually. Often, but not always, it is possible to identify the meaning of an idiom or a colloquialism from the context in which it is being used.
The idioms and colloquialisms exercises in this book focus on some of the most commonly-used expressions.
Exercise 3:Complete these dialogs with an appropriate expression from the box:
- A little bird told me.
- Be my guest.
- Fire away, I’m all ears.
- I’d be glad to
- I’m having second thoughts.
- I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
- My lips are sealed.
- Now you’re talking!
- Rather you than me.
- That’ll be the day!
- That’ll teach you!
- Who let the cat out of the bag?
1.
A. Would you mind looking after my bag while I go to the rest room?
B. __________________________________________________
2.
A. Do you mind if I sit here?
B. __________________________________________________
3.
A. How do you know the test has been canceled?
B. __________________________________________________
4.
A. I’d be really grateful if you didn’t tell anyone about it.
B. __________________________________________________
5.
A. Do you think you’ll pass the exam?
B. __________________________________________________
6.
A. I’ve signed up for extra sociology classes with Professor Dullman.
B. __________________________________________________
7.
A. I’ve got some really interesting news.
B. __________________________________________________
8.
A. You don’t want to work tonight? OK, let’s go to the theater instead.
B. __________________________________________________
9.
A. I thought you were going to apply for a place on the Theory of Knowledge course.
B. __________________________________________________
10.
A. I promise to work harder from now on.
B. __________________________________________________
11.
A. I hear that you’re going to throw a surprise party for my birthday.
B. __________________________________________________
12.
A. I’ve just eaten six hot dogs, and now I’ve got a terrible stomach ache.
B. __________________________________________________