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

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

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

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

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

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

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. I've been working hard for the last few months trying to make ends meet, but something I'm not even expecting always comes up and I have to pay for it.

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

14. Mom, can you tell Todd to stop making fun of me?

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

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 decided to move away from the city to the countryside for the sake of the children.

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

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

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