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English for Tourism & Hospitality (107) by Prof. Adel AlSheikh

3) Idioms and fixed phrases

Underline the correct word, then explain the idioms.

1. I lost my nerve/heart in Russia. It's the most
beautiful country I've ever visited.

2. I think travel expands/broadens the mind.
3. Come on, we'll be late if we don't hit/beat the road now.
4. We made\did our way through the old part of the town,

up to the castle.

1. Once in a blue moon = rarely
2. Is black and blue = bruised
3. Green fingers = good at gardening
4. As a bit green = inexperienced
5. Little white lie = fib
6. In black and white = clear and simple
7. Out and about = on the move usually
outdoors
8. Vanished into thin air = disappear completely
9. Want take no for an = insistent

answer = to not go along with
10. Refused to play ball something
= make a deal without
11. Hard bargain compromising
= resolve their differences
12. Clear the air

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