1. Match each idiom in the box with a meaning (1-11) (c.B., ex. 5a p.9, ex.9a p.10)

actions speak louder than words to burst into (tears/laughter/.)

to get a word in (edgeways) to hear sth on the grapevine

to be on the same (/a different) wavelength to hold centre stage

to have a quick (/brief) word to run out

to be with the life (and soul) of the party to get straight to the point

think (twice) before doing sth/before you do sth

1. to think very carefully before speaking ______________________________

2. used to say that you are judged by what you do, and not by what you say ______________________________________________________________

3. to hear about sth because the information has been passed from one person to another in conversation __________________________________________

4. to get a chance to say sth _________________________________________

5. to have the same or different opinions and feelings as someone else _____________________________________________________________

6. to have everyone's attention, or to be very important ___________________ _____________________________________________________________

7. to use all of sth and not have any more left _______________________________________________________________________________

8. suddenly begin to make a sound, especially to start singing, crying, or laughing ______________________________________________________

9. someone who enjoys social occasions and is fun and exciting ______________________________________________________________

10. to deal only with the most important subject or idea, and not to include any unnecessary discussions __________________________________________

11. to talk to someone quickly, especially because you need their advice about sth or you want to tell them to do sth ________________________________

1. Complete the sentences with the words from above (c.B., ex. 5a p.9, ex.9a p.10)

1. Democrats market themselves as the party of the common man, but actions (and inactions) _________________.(actions speak louder than words)

2. William was infinitely preferable as he was _________________. (the life of the party)

3. Once George starts talking it's difficult__________________. (to get a word in edgeways)

4. I heard about his resignation ____________________.(on the grapevine)

5. Back in those days the referee would ___________________with you and warn you not to do it again. (have a quick word)

6. Her comments were brief and ________________. (straight to the point)

7. Her contract _______________________ at the end of the year. (to run out)

8. Claire looked as if she were about to ________________tears. (to burst)

9. Anne's sculpture ________________ at the show. (to hold the centre stage)

10. _______________________. It is a good idea to count 1 to 10 before you say something when you are angry or frustrated. (think before you speak)

11. We work together but we aren’t really ____________________________. (on the same wavelength)