Match. 1. to speak one's mind 2. to be a pain in…

Match.

1. to speak one's mind
2. to be a pain in the neck
3. to get on someone's nerves
4. to drive someone crazy
5. to hold one's tongue
6. to break the ice

a) создавать проблемы
b) сводить кого-либо с ума
c) сделать первый шаг, начать общение
d) действовать на нервы
e) выражать мнение
f) держать язык за зубами

Complete the sentences with idioms from ex. 1.

1. Before the meeting started, the manager told a funny joke to ______ and make everyone feel more comfortable.
2. I know you're angry, but you need to ______ and not say anything rude you might regret later.
3. My little brother follows me everywhere and asks a million questions. He really knows how to ______!
4. Sarah always ______. She's very honest and never hides her opinion, even if it's unpopular.
5. The constant sound of the dripping tap was starting to ______. I had to call a plumber to fix it!
6. Please stop tapping your pen on the desk. It's ______!

Read the situations below. Write a response, using one of the idioms.

1. Situation: Your friend is being very annoying. Response: Could you please stop it? You are being a ______.
2. Situation: Your sister is playing loud music while you are trying to study. Response: "This noise is going to ______!"
3. Situation: Your friend tells you a secret and asks you not to tell anyone. Response: Even though it was difficult, I promised to ______ ______.
4. Situation: Your opinion is very different from your parents', but you decide to be honest with them. Response: I decided it was important to ______.