Listening Test C1 - Esercizio 2 It is useful to understand the meaning of commonly used idioms. In the listening tasks, idioms are regularly used as distractors or clues to the correct answer. Being able to understand the meaning of commonly used idioms will enable you to identify when they are being used as a distractor or if they are leading you to the correct answer. Listen to the idiomatic phrases then select the correct meaning of the idiom. https://learn.open-minds.it/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Unit-3-Ex-5-check-part-7-AudioTrimmer.com_.mp3What’s the meaning of ‘To cost an arm and a leg’? To make you broke To be extremely expensive To cost more than just money None 1 out of 8 https://learn.open-minds.it/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Unit-3-Ex-5-check-part-7-AudioTrimmer.com1_.mp3What’s the meaning of ‘over my dead body’? There’s no chance I will let that happen On the condition that the person includes you When a person owes you a favour None 2 out of 8 https://learn.open-minds.it/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Unit-3-Ex-5-check-part-7-AudioTrimmer.com2_.mp3What’s the meaning of ‘To be at loggerheads’? To always run into someone To disagree with someone To think the same thing as someone None 3 out of 8 https://learn.open-minds.it/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Unit-3-Ex-5-check-part-7-AudioTrimmer.com3_.mp3What’s the meaning of ‘To be out of your mind’? To not understand properly To be drunk To be crazy None 4 out of 8 https://learn.open-minds.it/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Unit-3-Ex-5-check-part-7-AudioTrimmer.com4_.mp3What’s the meaning of ‘To have a row’? To separate with someone To have an argument with someone To lose contact with someone None 5 out of 8 https://learn.open-minds.it/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Unit-3-Ex-5-check-part-7-AudioTrimmer.com5_.mp3What’s the meaning of ‘To call (someone’s) bluff’? To challenge someone to do what they are threatening to do, while believing they won’t actually do it. To cancel an agreement with someone To call for legal action None 6 out of 8 https://learn.open-minds.it/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Unit-3-Ex-5-check-part-7-AudioTrimmer.com6_.mp3What’s the meaning of ‘A slap in the face’? To be told the truth To be treated unfairly Something that shocks or upsets you None 7 out of 8 https://learn.open-minds.it/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Unit-3-Ex-5-check-part-7-AudioTrimmer.com7_.mp3What’s the meaning of ‘To go the extra mile’? To make an extra effort To do too much To do someone else’s job None 8 out of 8 Name Email Time’s up
