Question

22 Write the best idiom to replace the expression in bold. Look at the table on page 51.
a) I don't understand what the teacher is saying. His words are very confusing.
b) The last exercise of the test was easy. I'm sure I answered it correctly.
c) Don't worry, the stairs are stable. They won't move.
d) Just a strong person can transport that fridge. Its weight is over 100 kg.
e) Harold is very thin. It's easy to carry him in your arms because he is very light.
f) My father is the only person in my family who is able to go skydiving. He is very courageous.

Answer 1

a) I don't understand what the teacher is saying. His words are HEAD-SCRATCHING ou clear as mud.

b) The last exercise of the test was A PIECE OF CAKE ou easy peasy ou a cinch ou childsplay. I'm sure I answered it correctly.

c) Don't worry, the stairs are ROCK SOLID ou rock-hard. They won't move.

d) Just STRONG AS AN OX can transport that fridge. Its weight is over 100 kg.

e) Harold is very thin. It's easy to carry him in your arms because he is LIGHT AS A FEATHER

f) My father is the only person in my family who is able to go skydiving. He HAS NERVES OF STEEL ou CAN GRASP THE NETTLE ou IS MAN ENOUGH TO DO IT ou IS BALLSY.