Don't / Let's
Fill in the gaps with one of the verbs from the list.write – talk – go – play – have – wash – turn on – sitWhich sentences need Don’t? Which need Let’s? Which only need the verb?
Past continuous tense 2
Change each sentence into the past continuous tense. “I played baseball—I was playing baseball”.
An Invitation to Tea
Friend 1: I’m wondering if you would like to come for tea next Sunday? Friend 2: Yes. That’s sounds nice. What time? Friend 1: I’m planning a small tea party for 3 p.m. Friend 2: Oh? For how many? Friend 1: Nothing too big, just four of us. Friend 2: How nice. Who else is…
At the restaurant
Guest 1: What a lovely restaurant. Guest 2: Yes. It is. Guest 1: Where on earth did you find this place? Guest 2: A friend at work recommended it. They said the food is amazing. Guest 1: Well the location is fantastic. Guest 2: Yes. I know. No matter where we are sitting, we can…
The acid test
The acid test: A test which will really prove the value, quality, or truth of something.Examples: The acid test for the vaccine will be its performance in African countries where malaria is raging more fiercely than in Colombia. The new show was well received but viewing figures for the next episode will be the real…
Hold all the aces
Hold all the aces: If you say that someone holds all the aces, you mean that they are in a very strong position because they have more advantages and more power than anyone else.Examples: How can I advance in my career when my competitor holds all the aces? In a situation like this, it’s the…
a babe in the woods
a babe in the woods: Someone who does not know much and can easily be deceived.Examples of A BABE IN THE WOODS He was a babe in the woods when he first came to London. But when the playoffs started, he was a babe in the woods.
Breadwinner
breadwinner: a person who earns a livelihood, especially one who also supports dependents.Examples of BREADWINNER As long as I am the breadwinner in this house, I have the right to make some rules for everyone who lives here. Being a single mother was very difficult for Sheila – she was the breadwinner, the house cleaner,…
bad egg
bad egg: a person who is bad, dishonest, or unreliable; a good-for-nothing.Examples of BAD EGG Despite his reputation, John’s boss is not really such a bad egg – after all, he did promote John to a better paying position last year. She’s a bad egg, I’m afraid – we caught her stealing from the office…
you never know
you never know: You say you never know when you mean that it is possible that something might happen although it seems very unlikely:Examples of YOU NEVER KNOW Because you never know when you’re going to get an urge to knit in a dark place. You never know who’s going to show up on the…