Preface Idioms contribute to the richness of the language and make communication more interesting. Having a good knowledge of idioms improves comprehension and expression. is a useful resource for students seeking to enrich their knowledge of the language and strengthen their vocabulary. Contextual Learning Idioms are introduced in alphabetical order through various situations to expose students to their use in different contexts. Variety of Questions Numerous questions in a variety of formats are provided to give students ample practice. To reinforce the lessons learnt, enrichment questions are included in the last chapter. Answers Answers to all questions are provided for easy reference and self-assessment. Additional review exercises are available online. Students can access their understanding of the idioms learnt by completing these exercises. Glossaries of idioms related to feelings and character are provided. Students can refer to these words to identify the idioms they could use in their descriptions of people. Exercises on words related to feelings and character that could be used to enhance writing are also provided. www.nuadu.com Use NUADU with this book! Improve your results with unlimited practice and instant, real-time feedback. Track your progress and complete assignments on your computer, tablet or smartphone. Get started now! The Editorial Team.indb 1 10/4/2018 11:13:58
Contents Topic 1 A Drop in the Ocean 1 Topic 2 Bought a Lemon 11 Topic 3 Cock and Bull Story 20 Topic 4 Draw a Blank 30 Topic 5 Elvis Has Left the Building 40 Topic 6 Flash in the Pan 48 Topic 7 Gild the Lily 57 Topic 8 Haste Makes Waste 65 Topic 9 In the Twinkling of an Eye 75 Topic 10 Jumped for Joy 85 Topic 11 Knee-jerk Reaction 88 Topic 12 Leave No Stone Unturned 92 Topic 13 Make a Clean Sweep 100 Topic 14 Nine Days Wonder 109 Topic 15 Off Colour 116 Topic 16 Play with Fire 123 Topic 17 Roar with Laughter 131 Topic 18 Scratch the Surface 137 Topic 19 Take a Rain Check 145 Topic 20 Walking a Tightrope 151 Topic 21 Year in, Year out 158 Topic 22 Enrichment 163 Answers A1 Glossaries of idioms related to feelings and character, and practice exercises on other words to describe feelings and character Go to My SAPeducation App or www.sapgrp.com.indb 2 10/4/2018 11:13:59
TOPIC 1 A Drop in the Ocean A Exercise 1.1 (a) Circle the appropriate idioms. 1 Devin acted like in the gift shop. He knocked over a couple of glasses and broke a few porcelain vases. A a far cry C a bull in the china shop B a chance in a million D a stumbling block 2 I prefer to buy a car that is unique compared to the ones that are already running on the road. The car I own should not be. A an Achilles heel C all honey and no sting B a dime a dozen D an acid test 3 Even after spending six years in prison, Roth still went back to pickpocketing. It is no wonder people say that. A all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy B all roads lead to Rome C accidents can happen in the best-regulated families D a leopard cannot change its spots 4 Five men have been reprimanded for sand theft, but this is just. I am sure many others are involved in this syndicate but have escaped scot-free. A all thumbs C a drop in the ocean B all well and good D at one go 5 The nation is appalled by the judge s decision to give the convict only a five-year jail sentence. The punishment is like for the crime he has done. A adverse to C across the board B according to plan D a slap on the wrist 1 TOPIC 1 A Drop in the Ocean
A 6 Yvonne is. She doesn t believe that you have actually bought a Gucci bag unless you show it to her. A above board C a priori B a doubting Thomas D above herself 7 John is silly to have spent all the money he had won in the lucky draw on branded outfits and parties with friends. He is now left with no money. As people say,. A all that glitters is not gold C a fool and his money are easily parted B absence makes the heart grow fonder D actions speak louder than words 8 Mrs Lim is unable to maintain a harmonious household because her two sons are always. A at daggers drawn C at their wits end B at rock bottom D at the table 9 Shane was bedazzled just by looking at the photographs of Pulau Langkawi. Words were unnecessary to describe its scenic beauty. Truly,. A all is fish that comes to the net B all is well that ends well C all lay loads on a willing horse D a picture paints a thousand words 10 A country will fall if there is no unity within. We have to be united to fight the enemy because. A a house divided against itself cannot stand B an apple a day keeps the doctor away C a watched pot never boils D all that glitters is not gold 2 TOPIC 1 A Drop in the Ocean
Exercise 1.1 (b) A Circle the appropriate idioms. 1 Most of the pupils passed the English test. They felt that the test was. A as different as night and day C as white as a sheet B as cool as a cucumber D a piece of cake 2 Rahim s hard work will be considered if he does not spruce it up with an IT presentation. A at a crawl C at a low ebb B a hill of beans D at a loose end 3 It looks like you have your! You look very excited. You have some hot gossips to share with me, don t you? A at... best state C ants up... pants B allowed... heart to rule the head D all... geese are swans 4 After being lost in the jungle for days, the boys came across a dilapidated chalet. Although it looked haunted, they decided that will do. A any port in a storm B all roads lead to Rome C all things are difficult before they are easy D all over the place 5 It is cheaper to eat at a food stall than at a fancy restaurant. After all,. A A is one thing, B is another B an eye for an eye C a penny saved is a penny earned D all things are difficult before they are easy 6 It is no use sitting so forlornly and feeling guilty. It s not your fault that the tyre punctured, causing you and your brother to fall off the bike. know. A A penny saved is a penny earned C A watched pot never boils B Actions speak louder than words D Accidents do happen, you 3 TOPIC 1 A Drop in the Ocean
A 7 Philip will always treasure his dream car because he had to pay to buy it! A an arm and a leg C all ears B a toss-up D a drop in the bucket 8 Miss Clark is her because no matter how well she plans her lessons, her students refuse to listen to her. A an apple of... student s eye C at... wits end B a taste of... own medicine D at... bidding 9 It s so refreshing to see Tenusha and Jasmine behaving. Normally, the both of them will be squabbling over petty issues! A as stubborn as a mule C as blind as a bat B as nice as pie D as cool as a cucumber 10 The supermodel is waiting to be signed on as the spokesperson of a top-notch company and is willing to sign the contract. A at the drop of a hat C at a gallop B at a crawl D at close quarters 4 TOPIC 1 A Drop in the Ocean
Exercise 1.2 Complete the idioms. A 1 Mr Leong accepted the job promotion eagerly. Accept with 2 Although Tim and Kim fought constantly, they missed each other when Kim went overseas. Absence makes 3 Despite being a cautious driver, Dev was involved in an accident. Accidents can 4 Anita enjoyed eating caviar after trying it a few times. Acquired 5 Tina teased Andy when he was not chosen as team captain. Add insult 6 The new waitress had broken a plate and spilled a few drinks in just a few hours. All fingers 7 Nina regrets investing in the project that at first seemed so appealing. All that glitters 8 Initially, Betty had a hard time fitting in. Now, she is happy and has lots of friends. All is well 9 You should go out and have some fun instead of studying all the time. All work 10 Sheila is very happy with her marital life and has not faced any problems so far. All honey 11 The volunteers accept any form of donations to help the hurricane victims. All is fish 12 The tourists were confused because they did not know how to read the map. At sixes 5 TOPIC 1 A Drop in the Ocean