Level 2 idioms – Unit 06
Conversation:
Alice: Hi, Stacey. This is a surprise! What brings you here?
Stacey: I haven’t seen your new apartment yet, but you haven’t returned my calls, so I thought I’d drop by.
Alice: I’m sorry for the mess. If I had known you were coming, I would have straightened up a little. Since Alicia was born, I’ve been snowed under with work. I never realized it would be so hard to take care of a baby. It takes a lot out of me. Listen, I’m sorry about not calling you.
Stacey: That’s okay. No harm done. I’m here now.
Alice: Let me show you around, but be quiet. The baby’s asleep.
Stacey: Sure. Wow! I love the way you set up the baby’s room. I see you keep plenty of diapers on hand. She must go through them quickly.
Alice: She does. But on the other hand she’s now sleeping through the night. She takes after her father in that way. He’s always been a sound sleeper.
Stacey: By the way, did I tell you that Joe and I are getting married? We’d both like you to take part in the ceremony as one of my bridesmaids.
Vocabulary:
diapers: cloth or paper worn around the baby’s bottom.
sound sleeper: someone who sleeps the whole night without waking up.
bridesmaid: a member of the bridal party who stands near the bride during the marriage ceremony.
Idioms:
• straighten up: organize, make orderly
• snowed under: busy with too much work
• take a lot out of (someone) drain energy from (someone)
• no harm done: no damage done
• show around: give a tour
• set up: arrange / establish
• on hand: available
• go through: use completely / experience (something bad
• on the other hand: talking about the opposite
• take after : resemble or have the same talent as (a relative)
• by the way: speaking of something else
• take part (in): participate
Notes:
Set up has 2 meanings. The other one is “establish.” Example: My brother and I have decided to set up an export business together.
Go through has 2 meanings. The other one is “experience (something bad)” Example: I spent four hours at customs. I don’t want to go through that again.
Quiz: Level 2 idioms 06 - True/False exercise
- Question 1 of 12
1.
If someone says, “On the other hand,” they are making a comparison
You are right!
That’s wrong
- Question 2 of 12
2.
If the hotel room is set up as a classroom, then we can have a party there.
Correct!
Incorrect
- Question 3 of 12
3.
If someone you know is snowed under with work, then you should help.
Good for you!
Not it
- Question 4 of 12
4.
If something was pleasant the first time, I don’t want to go through that again.
That’s it!
Not it
- Question 5 of 12
5.
If I want to take part in the picnic, I shouldn’t go.
Well done!
Afraid not
- Question 6 of 12
6.
Raising children takes a lot out of parents.
Excellent!
No good
- Question 7 of 12
7.
If I straighten up my office, I won’t be able to find things.
Good job!
You missed it
- Question 8 of 12
8.
When relatives come to visit, I show them around.
Perfect!
Not right
- Question 9 of 12
9.
I should be angry if there’s no harm done.
Sweet!
Way bad
- Question 10 of 12
10.
If someone says, “By the way,” they’re going to talk about the same thing.
Way to go!
Not correct
- Question 11 of 12
11.
Someone who takes after his/her father, is very much like him.
Yes. Right!
No. Wrong
- Question 12 of 12
12.
At a party, there’s usually lots of food on hand.
Nice!
Nope
Your Score:
Your Ranking:
Quiz: Level 2 idioms 06 - exercise
- Question 1 of 14
1.
The dog is dirty and smelly, but ___________________ he’s so cute.
Right you are!
No, that’s wrong
- Question 2 of 14
2.
She fell during the race, but there was ___________________. She got up and finished in third place.
Way to go!
Not so good
- Question 3 of 14
3.
My boss _______________ a new colored filing system at the office, and it’s much easier now
Correct!
Not right
- Question 4 of 14
4.
Looking after a two-year-old child ______________________ a mother even if she’s young.
Perfect!
Incorrect
- Question 5 of 14
5.
How much paper do you have _________________? Is there enough to print 500 copies?
Yes. That’s correct!
No. That’s not right
- Question 6 of 14
6.
This office is such a mess! Before I can do any work, I have to ___________________.
You’re right!
You missed it
- Question 7 of 14
7.
Since Margaret was new to the school, I was asked to ____________________.
Good for you!
Way bad
- Question 8 of 14
8.
Over ten thousand people _________________ the March for Peace last weekend.
That’s it!
That’s not it
- Question 9 of 14
9.
When she was 35 years old, she ___________________ a very nasty divorce.
Well done!
Too bad
- Question 10 of 14
10.
Little Jimmy __________________ his father in his musical ability.
Nice!
Sorry. No
- Question 11 of 14
11.
If you’d like, I can ______________ a meeting with the mayor.
Yes. Right!
No. Wrong
- Question 12 of 14
12.
Ever since Laura took a second job, she’s been ____________________ with work.
Nicely done!
Not it
- Question 13 of 14
13.
I _________________ at least two cartons of eggs a week.
Excellent!
Not so good
- Question 14 of 14
14.
_________________, did you know that there’s a full moon tomorrow night?
Impressive!
Not quite
Your Score:
Your Ranking:
Quiz: Level 2 idioms 05-06 - exercise
- Question 1 of 20
1.
I didn’t like his voice; __________________ I did like the song he sang.
That’s right!
Not right
- Question 2 of 20
2.
Mr. Cranston is wearing a Rolex, so he must __________________.
Nicely done!
No. Wrong
- Question 3 of 20
3.
We’d better hurry to the store because they only have five new iPhones __________________.
Correct!
Incorrect
- Question 4 of 20
4.
The teacher told the students to __________________ the room before they left.
Good job!
No good
- Question 5 of 20
5.
I think I want ice cream for a snack. __________________, iced yogurt is a better choice.
Right you are!
Afraid not
- Question 6 of 20
6.
You buy her a nice present from both of us, and I’ll __________________ for her birthday dinner.
Way to go!
Not so good
- Question 7 of 20
7.
That was a terrible experience. I don’t want to __________________ that ever again!
You got it!
Sorry. No
- Question 8 of 20
8.
I helped my daughter __________________ a bank account this morning.
Bravo!
You missed it
- Question 9 of 20
9.
He knocked the vase off the table, but there was __________________. It didn’t break.
Yes. Right!
No. Not it
- Question 10 of 20
10.
I’ve decided to __________________ the student protest against tuition increases.
Absolutely right!
Nice try but wrong
- Question 11 of 20
11.
My brother told me to __________________ if we’re going to the pub tonight.
Well done!
Not right
- Question 12 of 20
12.
My sister has four kids, and they __________________.
Nice!
No
- Question 13 of 20
13.
She’s __________________ work to have a baby.
Great!
Not good
- Question 14 of 20
14.
She __________________ when she hears a song she can dance to.
That’s it!
That’s not it
- Question 15 of 20
15.
When I saw how beautiful she looked, I could __________________.
Good answer!
Wrong answer
- Question 16 of 20
16.
She __________________ her father when she plays sports. She’s very competitive.
Correctly done!
Incorrectly done
- Question 17 of 20
17.
While I was reading the newspaper, I __________________ a story about my uncle Joe.
Terrific!
No good
- Question 18 of 20
18.
I have so much work to do this weekend. I feel __________________.
You’re right!
You’re wrong
- Question 19 of 20
19.
Her parents are out of town, and she __________________ taking care of their dog.
Right!
Not right
- Question 20 of 20
20.
While I was in the hospital, my good friend came everyday and __________________.
Good!
No good
Your Score:
Your Ranking:
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