Idioms and colloquialisms 1
Уроки английского (правила, упражнения и т.п.)Complete these dialogues with an appropriate expression:
a) I couldn't agree more.
b) I couldn't care less.
c) I really don't mind. It's up to you.
d) It does nothing for me.
e) Let me sleep on it.
f) Never mind. It can't be helped.
g) No way! Not a chance!
h) You've got to be kidding!
i) Why not? Go for it!
j) Wow! Way to go!
k) You should really get a life.
l) You're welcome, but it was nothing really.
1. A. Shall we eat out or do you want me to cook something?
B. _____________________________________
A. OK. In that case, let's eat out.
2. A. The economics seminar has been canceled yet again.
B. _____________________________________
A. I'm afraid not. Professor Parkhill sure seems to be absent a lot these days.
3. A. Our history lessons are really boring, aren't they.
B. _____________________________________
A. Right. Perhaps we shouldn't have chosen it as an option.
4. A. We're going to Mo's bar tonight. Want to come?
B. _____________________________________
A. Come on, don't be like that! It'll be fun!
5. A. I need a decision as soon as possible.
B. _____________________________________
A. Well, to be honest, I'd rather you told me now.
6. A. Are you interested in science?
B. _____________________________________
A. Me neither. I find it really boring.
7. A. I spent most of the weekend lying in bed and watching TV.
B. _____________________________________
A. I know! You're not the first person to say that.
8. A. If you don't work harder, you'll fail your exams.
B. _____________________________________
A. Well, you should. Your whole future might depend on them.
9. A. I've passed all my exams – grade A's all round!
B. _____________________________________
A. Thanks. I never thought I'd be able to do it.
10. A. Do you think I should apply to the University of West Virginia?
B. _____________________________________
A. All right, I will. Thanks.
11. A. Thank you so much for all your help. I couldn't have done it without you.
B. _____________________________________
A. No, really, I really appreciate it.
12. A. I'm really sorry that I lost your dictionary.
B. _____________________________________
A. Nevertheless, I promise to replace it.
