It’s always a good idea to review your vocabulary. This week we will be reviewing idioms from recent past weeks.
Step 1
Take a look at the list of idioms that we are reviewing this week. Do you recognize all of them? If you’re not sure, look them up in a dictionary or online.
- piece of cake
- just around the corner
- heart of gold
- to feel a little rough
- to keep one’s eyes open
- to recharge one’s batteries
- second wind
- sounds like a plan
- to hit the spot
- to get together
Step 2
Now take a moment to listen to a dialog. Can you identify any of our past idioms in this conversation? Listen to the conversation more than once if you need.
Step 3
Now, look at the script of the dialog. Listen to the dialog again. This will help you build your listening skills.
| Natalia: | Wow! I can’t believe we were able to finish so quickly! We really made building a deck look like a piece of cake, didn’t we? |
| Johanna: | I know! I’m so glad we were able to get it done today. It’s getting cold out here! |
| Natalia: | No kidding. I think winter is definitely just around the corner. Johanna, thanks for helping me so much. You really do have a heart of gold. |
| Johanna: | It was a pleasure, Natalia. By the way, how is your leg feeling? |
| Natalia: | It is healing. I still feel a little rough, though, and a little tired. I can’t keep my eyes open! |
| Johanna: | Maybe you should go inside now and rest a little while. I think you need to recharge your batteries. |
| Natalia: | No way Johanna! I prepared a special lunch for us today to celebrate the completion of our fall tasks. This meal will give both of us a second wind! |
| Johanna: | Ok, sounds like a plan! What’s for lunch, anyway? |
| Natalia: | Spaghetti with garlic bread, and I made a cake for desert! |
| Johanna: | That will really hit the spot! |
| Natalia: | I’m glad you have time for this. It’s been a long time since our last get together. |
Quiz
Check out this idiom review quiz!
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