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. I can't understand why he doesn't take the hint.

3. The audience held their breath as the magician started to saw a woman half.

4. It was late at night, the wind was howling and when she heard the knock on the door, she almost jumped out of her skin.

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

6. I made it absolutely clear that he could on no account expect a pay rise this year.

7. By the way are you thinking of going on holiday?

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

9. My dream of having my own house has finally come true.

10. 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.

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

12. The beginning of a new generation of computer software is at hand.

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

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

15. Ana finally made it. She is an excellent doctor.

16. You'll never see your money again because I'm afraid he's gone for good.

17. It's surprising how few people knew that Charlie was having money problems but I suppose it was because he had kept it to himself.

18. When he confided in me, I promised Charlie that I wouldn't tell anybody about it and until now I have kept my word.

19. I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.

20. Forget it, that's water under the bridge now.