Level 4 idioms – Unit 08
Conversation:
Julio: I can’t believe you got an ace on the river to beat me. I think I’m going to call it quits for the day and go home.
Allan: At least you’re a good sport. Most people would be beside themselves with anger after losing $100 playing poker.
Julio: The way I look at it is that I broke even for the week. Three days ago I won a hundred bucks at the casino. Can I ask you a question? Do you think I’ve got a gambling problem?
Allan: The idea has crossed my mind. You do spend a lot of time playing poker. I think you should move on and find something else to do that tickles your fancy.
Julio: You might be right. Poker’s not as much fun as it used to be. It’s become a drag.
Allan: I didn’t mean to come down hard on you, but you did ask.
Julio: No, I’m glad you spoke your mind. I’ve been running on autopilot for a long time, and I definitely need a change.
Allan: Well, if anybody can pull it off, you can. I’ve got confidence you’ll do the right thing.
Vocabulary:
ace: the highest value card
the river: the last card placed on the board
bucks: dollars
casino: gambling house
gambling: betting money on a game of chance
used to be: was in the past
definitely: absolutely
confidence: belief
Idioms:
• call it quits: stop doing it
• a good sport: someone who can win or lose and not show emotion
• be beside oneself: show strong emotion
• break even: have the same amount of money as originally
• cross one’s mind: be thought about
• move on: stop doing the same thing and do something different
• tickle one’s fancy: be something one likes
• a drag: something boring
• come down hard on (someone): tell (someone) what they’re doing wrong
• speak one’s mind: honestly say what one thinks
• run on autopilot: do things automatically without thinking
• pull it off: accomplish (something), be successful at (something)
Notes:
come down hard on and be tough on have the same meaning.
run on autopilot can also be be on autopilot.
a drag can be made stronger by adding “real”: a real drag.
Quiz: Idioms level 4 - Unit 08 - True/False exercise
- Question 1 of 12
1.
If I move on, then I stop doing the same old thing.
Well done!
Sorry. Not right
- Question 2 of 12
2.
If she pulls it off, then it falls to the floor.
Awesome!
Not correct
- Question 3 of 12
3.
If something is a drag, then it’s really dirty.
Good for you!
Incorrect
- Question 4 of 12
4.
If you break even, you haven’t lost any money.
That’s it!
Not it
- Question 5 of 12
5.
He’s a good sport if he likes what he’s playing.
Way to go!
No way
- Question 6 of 12
6.
If you’re running on autopilot, then your actions are automatic.
Wonderful!
Not so good
- Question 7 of 12
7.
She’s beside herself with jealousy if she has a twin sister.
Right you are!
I’m afraid not
- Question 8 of 12
8.
If you come down hard on the child, she may cry.
Nice job!
Sorry. No
- Question 9 of 12
9.
Things that cross your mind make you angry.
Impressive!
Try again
- Question 10 of 12
10.
You’ll laugh if it tickles your fancy.
You got it!
You missed it
- Question 11 of 12
11.
If I call it quits, I don’t want to continue.
Yes. Correct!
No. Incorrect
- Question 12 of 12
12.
If he speaks his mind, he’s not lying,
Great answer!
Not this time
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Quiz: Idioms level 4 - Unit 08 - exercise
- Question 1 of 12
1.
He told me he’s going to continue to gamble until he ________________.
Great!
Sorry. No
- Question 2 of 12
2.
My advice is to do whatever ________________ in your time off.
Good for you!
No. Not it
- Question 3 of 12
3.
There’s lots of preparation that we need to do, but I think we can ________________.
Right you are!
Wrong answer
- Question 4 of 12
4.
She ________________ when she found out he lied to her.
Yes. Right!
Not right
- Question 5 of 12
5.
I always want you to be honest and ________________.
That’s good!
That’s not good
- Question 6 of 12
6.
Sometimes things get hard, and I just want to ________________.
Awesome!
Try again
- Question 7 of 12
7.
I’ve been doing this job for so long that I’m ________________.
You got it!
You missed it
- Question 8 of 12
8.
Win or lose, he’s always ________________.
Nicely done!
No good
- Question 9 of 12
9.
Hasn’t it ever ________________ that your husband works too hard.
Way to go!
Not this time
- Question 10 of 12
10.
After his wife died, he ________________ with grief.
Yes. Correct!
No. Incorrect
- Question 11 of 12
11.
It’s ________________ to have to work every weekend.
Terrific!
Afraid not
- Question 12 of 12
12.
Stop calling your ex-boyfriend and just ________________.
Well done!
Wrong answer
Your Score:
Your Ranking:
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