Idioms Exercises – Part 67
.Match each idiomatic expression with its meaning and fill in the blanks
Back on ones feet Up to speed Passed away Pull through Take a nosedive
fully informed or up to date – well or successful again after being ill or having problems – get through an illness or other dangerous or difficult situation – die – , suddenly and rapidly begin to decline in physical, emotional – or psychological health or stability; to suffer a sudden loss or decline in value or success
.N1. His secretary’s …………………… on IT
.N2. She …………………… in her sleep
N3. My father has held out bravely in his fight against cancer, but I’m afraid he’s …………………… in the last couple of weeks
.N4. Jim is hoping he’ll be …………………… by next week
. …………………… N5. The illness is difficult to overcome, but we hope she’ll
:Answers
N1. Up to speed N2. passed away N3. taken a nosedive N4. back on his feet N5. pull through
Back on ones feet = well or successful again after being ill or having problems
Up to speed = fully informed or up to date
Passed away = die
Pull through = get through an illness or other dangerous or difficult situation
Take a nosedive = suddenly and rapidly begin to decline in physical, emotional, or psychological health or stability; to suffer a sudden loss or decline in value or success