Idioms 2 Fill in the correct idiom.

have a good time:

enjoy oneself (opp: have a bad time)

1. He ... that he would never lie to her again.

2. Did he buy you flowers again? I think he ...... you.

3. I...............................my colleagues in my new job. I really like it there.

4. I'm sure I will ...................... at the party tonight.

5. I'm so tired. I think I will......................... .

6. I......................................... on my honeymoon. We went to Venice.

7. John........................................ He never stops talking in class.

8. He spent too much money and......................... with his credit card payments.

9. I think you should............................... those old jeans. They're full of holes.

have the time of one’s life:

experience a period of exceptional happiness

have an early night:

go to bed early

fall in love with:

begin to feel romantic love for sb

get along with:

be on friendly terms

get into a mess

get into a difficult situation

get on sb's nerves:

irritate sb

get rid of:

remove or dispose of

give sb one's word :

make a promise

carry on (with):

continue

1. The police held .............. the fans who were trying to get onto the football pitch.

2. They carried ........ a survey to find out which TV channel was the most popular.

3. We arrived an hour late because we were held ......... in traffic.

4. Could you hold ...................., please? Mrs Jones' line is engaged at the moment.

5. Carry............... that job until I give you something else to do.

6. The gang held.................... a security van and got away with millions.

carry out:

do, complete sth

hold back:

control (oneself, crowds etc)

hold on:

wait (esp on the phone)

hold up:

1. delay

2. rob sth/sb using a weapon

1. Her family couldn't decide ….. the best place to go for their summer holidays.

2. The mountain-climbers died.... extreme cold.

3. Sally dreams........... being a famous actress.

4. What's the difference.... a rabbit and a hare?

5. Sam was so disappointed ........ his birthday present that he burst into tears.

6. The demand .......... new cars is low because they are so expensive.

7. Linda couldn't deal ............. all the typing, so she hired an assistant to help her.

8. Now that he has a good job, Paul doesn't depend ........................... his parents for money.

9. Can you explain this ................ me, please?