94.1 94.2 94.3 94.4 94.5 Exercises Rewrite the underlined words using an idiom based on the word in brackets. The system is now working as planned, so we should be able to get some useful data soon. (RUN) Things are becoming very positive now that we've increased our online sales. (LOOK) The whole project was 100% successful. (OREAM) After a problematic start, things are beginning to work well nove (FALt) The school open day ran very smoothly without difficulties or problems. (cLock) Fillin B's issing words in these conversations. 1 ‘mata yourinsurance policy expired a month ago, so you cnt claim forthe fire damage! B: ‘Ohno! This is like a bad 2. A: ‘I'm afraid the boss isaway this week so we'll have to wait to sort this out till next week’ 8: ‘Oh, what 2 | Ah well, | suppose there's nothing we can do. 3A: ‘Tarek is ill and can't come, Now Sheena's phoned in to say she's sick too!” 8: ‘Ohno! Two people sick! That's all we 4 A: ‘Wow! Look at this traffic jam. We'll be stuck here for hours!’ B: ‘I know, I's a real _! 5A: ‘The lawyers have said we can't hold the festival because we haven't done a proper risk assessment’ 8: ‘Oh no! That's the last thing we wanted to. ! Read the comments and then answer the questions. Alex sabina Ricardo 4 Wsamystery tome Sorry, 'm not with Gea tow those papers you ouvelost complete just disappeared me there. these days. Monica Michelle Sorry, | think The news threw me ‘we got our completely. wires crossed yesterday. 1. Whois talking about something disorganised and chaotic? 2_ Who thinks there’s been a misunderstanding? '3_ Who can't follow what someone has said? ‘4 Who can't find an explanation for something? 5 Who didn’t know how to respond to something? Correct the mistakes in the idioms in these sentences. 1. Jessica's on cloud seven now she’s at university. 2. She’s on her element now she's got a job in an architect's office, 3 You look a bit down in the damp. What's the matter? 4. Just look at him! He looks fed up to the front teeth! 5 Iwas above the moon when they told me 'd got the job. Look up these idioms in a correct letter. nary. Do they fit best into A, B, C or D oppos: 1 Ohno! That's the laststraw! A BC D4 Itworked like a charm, 2 Ican't get myhead roundit, A B CD 5 Iwaswalking on air 3 You look as miserable assin, A B C D English Vocabulary in Use Advanced 195