PHRASAL VERBS
A Match 1-3 with a-c.
| 1. | take off | a) | delay |
| 2 | get away from | b) | leave the ground (plane) |
| 3. | hold up | c) | escape |
B Fill in the missing phrasal verbs.
| look forward to | pop in | put on |
1. Could you … and see your mother on the way home?
2. We’re really … the summer holidays.
3. It’s cold, so … a warm jumper.
C Reread using these phrasal verbs.
| pick up | die for | touch down | eat out |
1. I would really love a cup of tea!
2. Don’t forget to go and fetch the tickets.
3. We often have meals at restaurants.
4. Their plane landed at 2.30.
IDIOMS
A Match the idioms with their meanings.
| 1. | below the belt | a) | ignore it |
| 2. | up in arms | b) | unfair, cruel |
| 3. | turn a blind eye | c) | protesting |
| 4. | fall flat | d) | fail |
B Complete the idioms.
1. Powerful people can get things by pulling … .
2. The plan got the thumbs … from the director.
3. The country has a king, but he doesn’t call … .
4. A friendly greeting helps to break … .
