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. Don't worry, we pride ourselves on being helpful to all our customers and getting that booked for you is all in a day's work for us.

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

6. I think the time has now come when we'll simply have to call it a day.

7. My advice to you is to make your mind up before it's too late and simply go for it.

8. 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.

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

10. No matter how smoothly things are running, you can always rely on Charlie to rock the boat.

11. As your house is on our way, we'll give you a lift home if you like.

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

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

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. 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.

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

18. I shouldn't go outside without a raincoat because it's raining cats and dogs.

19. When the business folded, he took the lion's share of the assets.

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