Idioms 7 Fill in the correct idiom.

make allowances (for sb):

consider sb’s weakness etc

1. Don't try to……... your sister. I know the accident was your fault.

2. "I'm top of my class this term."

" ................? I'm glad you're doing so well."

3. Don't talk about me............................. If there's a problem, tell me to my face.

4. The government is trying to...................... crime by putting more policemen on the streets.

5. You should......................... the fact that she has just learnt to drive.

6. You should never spend all the money you earn, but always.................................... .

put the blame on sb:

say sb is responsible for sth bad

put an end/

a stop to sth:

end sth completely

put sth by for a rainy day:

save for future times of need

no kidding?:

used to express surprise or irony

(do sth) behind

someone's back:

act without sb else's knowledge

make out:

1) distinguish/see

2) understand

1. He made …….. his face to look like a clown's for the party.

2. I can't make......................... whether to buy the dress or not.

3. His handwriting is so bad I can't make......... what he has written.

4. They finally made.......................... after their argument.

5. I've read this poem twice but I still can't make ..............................what it is about.

6. Everything he has said is a lie. He made..........

..............the whole story.

make up:

1) invent

2) put cosmetics on

3) end a quarrel

make up one's mind:

decide

1. I can't think of any reason ….... your not getting the job.

2. You shouldn't have to rely ..................... a

calculator to do your Maths homework.

3. I'm sorry it's taken me so long to reply ............ your letter.

4. What was your boss's reaction ............. your request for a week off work?

5. There has been a dramatic rise.................. unemployment in the past ten years.

6. She married him because he reminded her......

Sylvester Stallone.

7. Why didn't you remind me....................... the party last night? I really wanted to go.

8. I think there is a relationship............his poor

performance at school and his unhappy home life.

9. It's important to develop a good relationship ............................your colleagues at work.

10. Do you know who was responsible...............

breaking this computer?