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PARTS 1 -2
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1. make one’s way – to start moving towards a place
We made our way to the front of the crowd.
2. be all for – to believe strongly that smth is desirable
He is all for more nursery schools being built.
3. to all appearance – based on a situation seems
She was, to all appearance, enjoying the challenges of a new job.
4. set (put) smb at ease – to make smb feel relaxed
Try to put the candidate at ease by being friendly and informal.
5. take a seat – to occupy
I’ll be happy to take a seat when Robin takes over.
6. be at the mercy of – unable to protect yourself from smth or smb unpleasant
Poor people are increasingly at the mercy of money lenders.
7. drop a subject – to leave a subject of a conversation
This is a disgusting conversation let’s drop the subject.
8. bring someone (a)round – to persuade
The last debate brought a lot of voters around to our candidate.
9. have smth one’s own way – what you want happened happens
She always has her own way in the end.
10. have a fling – to have enjoyment
I had a fling last summer vacation.
– to have a brief casual love affair
I had a few flings in my younger days.
11. go on an errand – to go to a short journey to take a message, buy or deliver goods
He was going to Moscow on some commercial errand.
12. take one’s word for it – to believe
Don’t just take her word for it- go and see for yourself.
13. bet someone smth (on) – to risk money on a race or on some other events of which the result is doubtful
He spends all his money betting on horses.
14. be about to do smth – to be intended to do smth
We are about to start. I am not about to admit defeat.
15. catch sight – to see smb/smth for a moment
She caught sight of a car in the distance.
Practice
Complete the sentences with the idioms in the box.
| to all appearance | go on an errand | be all for | catch sight |
| take one’s word for it | be at the mercy of | be about to do smth |
1. _______________, he doesn’t work hard.
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2. This action would leave them _______________ of industrialized countries.
3. I walked slowly, hoping she would _______________ of me.
4. I am _______________ giving people more freedom.
5. It was the children’s job to _______________.
6. Her father is _______________ to retire.
7. You can _______________, she is not their.
Complete the sentences with the idioms in the box.
| bet on | set smb at one’s ease | bring someone round |
| take a seat | drop a subject | have a fling |
1. She had a brief _______________ while her husband was away.
2. Come in, _______________.
3. I told him which horse to _______________.
4. He had heard enough about my operation, so I just _______________.
5. The interviewer did all she could to _______________.
6. I knew I could _______________ if I just had enough time to talk to her.
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