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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 answer = insistent
10. Refused to play ball = to not go along with
something
11. Hard bargain = make a deal without
compromising
12. Clear the air = resolve their differences
Exercise: Idioms and fixed phrases
a. The new job in sales means that I’ll have to live out of a
(weather/suitcase) for months.
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