Idioms

a Match the idioms to the pictures. Try to guess their meanings. Check in Appendix 3. Are there similar idioms in your language?

1 to speak one's mind D

2 to be a pain in the neck F

3 to get on someone's nerves E

4 to drive someone crazy C

5 to hold one's tongue A

6 to break the ice on B

Use the idioms to complete the sentences.

1 He wanted to tell her the secret, but decided to hold his tongue for now.

2 If you disagree with something they say, don't be afraid to speak your mind.

3 Will you turn that music down? It's driving me crazy.

4 That woman is a real pain in the neck. She never stops complaining.

5 Penny really gets on my nerves. She thinks she is so clever.

6 He told us a funny story to break the ice at the meeting.