Idioms and colloquialisms 2

Exercise 5:Instructions as above

  • Have a good time. 
  • How’s it going?
  •  Oh well, it’s not the end of the world. 
  • I’ll say. Gesundheit! 
  • Not on your life! 
  • Of course. Take a seat.
  • So I guess you’re in the doghouse again. 
  • Sure thing. 
  • That’s a load off my mind.
  • Well, keep it to yourself. 
  • Well, take it easy.
  • Don’t kill yourself.

1.

A. I’m about halfway through my essay.

B. __________________________________________________
2.

A. I thought the lecture on the Declaration of Independence was great. Did you enjoy it?

B. __________________________________________________
3.

A. Snake is considered a delicacy in some countries. Would you ever consider eating it?

B. __________________________________________________
4.

A. Professor de Gruchy has extended the deadline for our essays to Thursday, so you don’t need to worry about not finishing it on time.

B. __________________________________________________
5.

A. Did you know that our economics teacher has left the questions for tomorrow’s test lying on his desk?

B. __________________________________________________
6.

A. Could you give me a bit of help with this assignment?

B. __________________________________________________
7.

A. Can I come in?

B. __________________________________________________
8.

A. I have so much to do by Monday; two essays to write, a presentation to prepare, and I have to do some research on the history of the U.N.

B. __________________________________________________
9.

A. I’m so depressed. That’s the third time I’ve failed my driver’s test.

B. __________________________________________________
10.

A. I’m off to Niagara Falls for the weekend. See you Monday.

B. __________________________________________________
11.

A. I forgot my boyfriend’s birthday last week.

B. __________________________________________________
12.

A. Aaachoooooooo!

B. __________________________________________________