Тест "Уровень знания идиом" по английскому языку

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

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

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

6. No, not really except she did get angry sometimes but her bark was worse than her bite.

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

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

9. 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.

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

11. Charity made a scene at the club when she saw her boyfriend dancing with another girl.

12. We don't have enough money for a car so we make do with bicycles.

13. I just want to stay at home and watch television and take it easy.

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. What I really have in mind is a garden where there is very little to look after throughout the year.

17. My only advice to Charlie was to keep his chin up and stop worrying.

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

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

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