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5. Common idioms Idioms are fixed expressions with meanings that are usually not obvious. To feel under the weather = to feel unwell To be over the moon = be delighted about something To be in the red = no money in bank balance A pain in the neck = a nuisance / difficult person To bark up the wrong tree = be mistaken A shot in the dark = a wild guess To take the bull by the horns = act positively to face the problem To sweep under the carpet = ignore To run errands = do a number of small jobs of delivery Fool’s paradise = unreal world To be at odds with somebody = to disagree or oppose something Fair play = honest behaviour Down and out = a loser, failure To hit the nail on the head = describe accurately A cold fish = distant, unfriendly Round the bend = crazy, mad On cloud nine = extremely pleased Out of this world = superb / outstanding A dog’s life = hard to survive Small talk = social talk, nothing serious Talk shop = talk about work Make up your mind = make a decision Go ahead = do it To be up to you = you must make a decision Never mind = it’s not important EXERCISES Example. You have an off day. It means you are very tired and not feeling healthy. Answer. You feel under the weather. Choose the right idiom.
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