Match the idioms on the left with the correct definitions on the right.

Bright and early

In black and white

Cut and dried

Slowly but surely

Alive and kicking

Safe and sound

Through thick and thin

More or less (ready)

Spick and span

Short and sweet

a) out of danger and unharmed; whole or healthy, although you were in a dangerous situation

b) very early in the morning, at dawn

c) slow but unstoppable; doing something in a slow and gradual way, but achieving definite results

d) very clean and tidy, unspoiled,

e) in a written or printed form, and therefore official and more likely to be true or definite

f) in all situations, especially the most difficult ones. Cliché through good times and bad times.You always stay with or support them, even in difficult situations;

g) about; in substance; approximately; almost,

h) not too long or complicated, brief,

i) prepared and arranged in advance; not changeable

j) alive and well; living and healthy

3. Complete sentences 1− 10 by choosing an ending from a− j

1. It's a long trip,
2. Your offer sounds good,
3. Bob's progress on his novel
4. It was a challenging climb,
5. Dogs are real friends
6. My friends have stood by me
7. Henry: I think this one is what I want, more or less.
8. She seemed more or less
9. When Ruth has finished cleaning,
10. When we asked about the coming merger,
11. John's completely recovered;

a) so I'm relieved they got home safe and sound.

b) so we'll have to start out bright and early.

c) he's alive and kicking

d) but I want you to put it in black and white.

e) was slow but sure.

f) because they are loyal to you through thick and thin and don't expect more than food and approval in return.

g) Clerk: A very wise choice, sir.

h) the whole house is spick and span.

i) familiar with the subject.

j) the chairman's answer was short and sweet--it wasn't going to happen.

k) through thick and thin.

Translate into English

1. Черным по белому написано, что я имею право на трехнедельный отпуск каждый год.

2. Нэнси заканчивает свой новый роман медленно, но верно.

3. В последний раз, когда я видел Тома, он был жив и здоров.

4. Я рада видеть тебя целым и невредимым.

5. Она пообещала быть рядом с ним в любой ситуации.

6. Мы почти пришли к выводу.

7. Квартира была идеально чистая.

8. У нас есть ее признание прямо здесь, черным по белому.

9. Было сложно ехать, но добрались целыми и невредимыми.

10. Братья пообещали, что они будут держаться вместе, что бы ни случилось.

11. Я увидел их слова черным по белому.

Match idioms with their synonyms

Bright and early

In black and white

Cut and dried

Slowly but surely

Alive and kicking

Safe and sound

Through thick and thin