Тест "Уровень знания идиом" по английскому языку

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

2. 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.

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

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

5. 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.

6. We need to do something about it! This situation is getting out of hand!

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

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

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

10. Now it makes sense to me why you moved out of that house.

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

12. You'll never see your money again because I'm afraid he's gone for good.

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

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

17. 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.

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

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

20. You must realize the gravity of the situation because you are in deep water now.