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

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

4. Don't wait for me because I can't come yet so you go ahead and I'll join you later.

5. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. Everybody thought Jane and Elliot were a happy couple, but it was all just make believe.

13. If I had a chance to go to Paris, I would make the most of it.

14. They're very generous in that museum — not only is the entrance fee reasonable but they give you a brochure for free.

15. Considering they are over 70 years old, you must admit they are in good shape.

16. I love you from the bottom of my heart.

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

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

20. Since she won the lottery last week she's been feeling on top of the world.