Question

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(1.) Match a word pair with a definition

(A)
ifs or buts
wait and see
ins and outs
give and take
by and large
grin and bear it
odds and ends
take it or leave it
(B)
compromise/be flexible
excuses or arguments
be patient and find out later
generally speaking
exact details
accept it or refuse, i don't care
tolerate it as best you can
things


(2.) Complete the sentences with a word pair from above
1. In any relationship you have to be prepared to _.
You can't have your own way all the time.
2. I didn't buy much at the shops. Just a few _ for the kids.
Socks for Ben and hairbands for Jane.
3. I don't want to hear any _. Just finish the job as soon as you can.
4. It's difficult to explain the _ of the rules of cricket. It's so complicated.
5. "What have you got me for my birthday?" You'll have to _.
6. "Oh, no! The Burtons are coming for lunch! I hate their kids!"
"I'm sorry, but you'll just have to _. It's only for an hour or so.'
7. OK, you can have it for 90. That's my final offer, _.
8. Britain has lots of faults, of course, but_ , it's a pleasant place to live.

Перевод:

если бы, да кабы
подождем и посмотрим
входы и выходы
давать и брать
по большому счету
оскал и Медведь это
барахлишко
принять его или оставить его
-
компромисс/быть гибким
оправданий или аргументов
будьте терпеливы и выяснить позже
вообще говоря
точные детали
принять его или отказаться, я не волнует,
терпеть его как можно лучше
вещи

1. В любых отношениях вы должны быть готовы _.
Вы не можете иметь свой собственный путь все время.
2. Я не купить в магазинах. Всего несколько _ для детей.
Носки для Бена и hairbands для Джейн.
3. Я не хочу слышать никаких _. Просто закончить работу как можно скорее.
4. Это трудно объяснить _ правил крикета. Это так сложно.
5. "Что ты подарила мне на день рождения?" Вам придется _.
6. "О, нет! Буртонс идут на обед! Я ненавижу своих детей!"
"Я сожалею, но тебе придется _. Это только на часок'.
7. ОК, вы можете иметь его на 90. Это мое последнее предложение, _.
8. Великобритания имеет много недостатков, конечно, но _ это приятное место, чтобы жить.

Answer 1

(1.) Match a word pair with a definition
ifs or buts-excuses and arguments
wait and see- be patient and find out later
ins and outs-exact details
give and take- compromise/ be flexible
by and large- generally speaking
grin and bear it- tolerate it as best as you can
odds and ends- things
take it or leave it-accept it or refuse

(2.) Complete the sentences with a word pair from above
1. In any relationship you have to be prepared to give and take.
You can't have your own way all the time.
2. I didn't buy much at the shops. Just a few odds and ends for the kids.
Socks for Ben and hairbands for Jane.
3. I don't want to hear any ifs or buts. Just finish the job as soon as you can.
4. It's difficult to explain the ins and outs of the rules of cricket. It's so complicated.
5. "What have you got me for my birthday?" You'll have to wait and see.
6. "Oh, no! The Burtons are coming for lunch! I hate their kids!"
"I'm sorry, but you'll just have to grin and bear it. It's only for an hour or so.'
7. OK, you can have it for 90. That's my final offer,take it or leave it.
8. Britain has lots of faults, of course, but by and large , it's a pleasant place to live.