Тест "Уровень знания идиом" по английскому языку

1. You shouldn't worry about the exam because you have prepared well and you'll probably find it a piece of cake.

2. As she is new to the job I would ask you to keep an eye on her for the time being.

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

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

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

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

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

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. This last year, my company has made money hand over fist!

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

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

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

17. They tried in vain to save enough money to buy a house and so finally they rented one.

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

19. If you don't tell the children the difference between right and wrong, they will soon be out of control.

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