Тест "Уровень знания идиом" по английскому языку

1. I prefer to talk to people face to face rather than to talk on the phone.

2. As she is new to the job I would ask you to keep an eye on her for the time being.

3. I simply can't stand sugar in my tea or coffee.

4. Yes, we went away on holiday last week but it rained day in, day out.

5. In the end she lost her temper and told her daughter to hold her tongue.

6. I'd appreciate that. Go on, I'm all ears.

7. You'll just have to make a decision. You can't have it both ways.

8. Tom told Andrea that giant turtles had escaped from the city zoo and were eating only left-handed people. It wasn't until she saw the smirk on his face that Andrea noticed he was just pulling her leg.

9. We need to do something about it! This situation is getting out of hand!

10. Jane Williams is a very good investigative reporter, you've got to hand it to her.

11. I've been working hard for the last few months trying to make ends meet, but something I'm not even expecting always comes up and I have to pay for it.

12. So, George... Have you made up your mind where you want to go for your internship?

13. They're very generous in that museum — not only is the entrance fee reasonable but they give you a brochure for free.

14. They tried in vain to save enough money to buy a house and so finally they rented one.

15. Considering they are over 70 years old, you must admit they are in good shape.

16. If you don't tell the children the difference between right and wrong, they will soon be out of control.

17. My only advice to Charlie was to keep his chin up and stop worrying.

18. Some of you worked on until the small hours to make it a successful project.

19. He is like a fish out of water whenever he goes to a party.

20. Since she won the lottery last week she's been feeling on top of the world.