3. I see you don’t let the grass grow under your feet, Mr.Poirot. It will be a pleasure to work with you. (a. Christie)

4. “But I can’t go blundering in the dark. What do you advise, Dinny?” “Let the sleeping dog lie until it gets up to bite you.” (J. Galsworthy)

5. We need scarcely to assure you that we are making hay while the sun shines. Over forty thousand copies have already been sold in the U.S. and Canada, and a new edition of twenty thousand is in the presses. (J. London)

6. Mrs.Bendall in her heart of hearts was dreadfully shocked to hear of that yellow soap. (K. Mansfield)

7. I bet it’s given him a nasty jolt, my turning up! (A. Christie)

8. I like to put my fingers into pies. Give me a free hand and I’ll bring you that appointment on a charger. (J. Galsworthy)

9. I wondered if you’d mind, putting in a word for him, old Dan won’t listen to me… (J. Galsworthy)

10. I’ve known worse before, but it never lasts long, something turns up, always does. (G. Chesterton)

11. But it seemed to him there was something metallic in her laughter, and that the light in her eyes was cold. On the spur of the moment it reminded him of a gale he had once experienced in the North Pacific. (J. London)

II. Paraphrase the following sentences using the idioms studied

1. A few years ago the idea of flying to the moon seemed utterly impossible.

2. I wanted to have it out with him, but then decided not to look for trouble.

3. He decided to go about the matter at once and made hay while the sun shone.

4. At the bottom of his heart he knew she was right, but his pride wouldn’t let him give in.

5. You say you’re in a good frame of mind today and feel like studying till midnight. – Well, let’s make the most of it.

6. Well, if nothing unexpected happens, I’ll be there on the dot.

7. He made his appearance when everybody had given up hope that he would come.

8. Soames felt that it was only because Fleur was concerned in the matter that the canteen worked so well.

9. My blood was up and unintentionally I told her a lot of things I shouldn’t have.

10. At the present I don’t have enough money, to buy things I don’t need.

11. In that case she acted very quickly.

12. He asked his best friend to speak in his favour, as he himself was too shy to do it.

13. Without thinking she started to shout at him.

14. We’d better not speak about the past.

III. Answer the following questions using the idioms studied

1. Anne, why don’t you want to buy this scarf? It’ll match your dress better than that one.

2. You shouldn’t have offended her in such a way. She meant well.

3. I’d like to go to Nice in summer. Will we be able to do it?

4. How did she get to know about my problems?

5. Will we be able to catch the train?

6. Would you be so kind as to explain to me why the party was spoiled yesterday?

7. Why don’t you want to have a matter out with him?

8. Is it possible to do this task next week instead of today?

9. Why are you angry with your boyfriend?

10. Will you be able to help in this awkward situation?

IV. Under what circumstances would you say:

1. I’m sorry. I can’t put in a word for you.

2. I know what it means to make both ends meet.

3. Isn’t it better to make hay while the sun shines?

4. Your coming is out of the question.

5. You can’t imagine who turned up at my place yesterday.

6. You’d better not let the grass grow under your feet.

7. Does she have her finger in this pie?