Serendipity

Unit 14, Activity 3

Index Activity 4

Idioms

Examine the following idioms. What do you think each one means? Try to guess from the context:

1 You can get a coffee there after midnight. In fact, it’s open 24/7.
2 We’ve done all we can for now. Let’s call it a day.
3 The new Samsung phone has generated a lot of buzz; everyone’s talking about it.
4 I don’t think I can help you right now. I’ve got a lot on my plate at the moment.
5 This is a team effort, so everybody is expected to pull their weight.
6 If you think anyone would pay $1000 for this, then you need a reality check!
7 Since we dropped the price, sales have gone through the roof.
8 If the boss sees this mistake, he’s liable to blow his top.
9 The company doesn’t seem to care if it has a bad reputation as long as the bottom line is solid.
10 If you’re going to join our project team, we need to know what you can bring to the table.
11 Verbal confirmation is not enough. We need to get it in black and white.
12 It’s costly to invest in a new stadium, but, in the long run, it’ll be worth it for the club.