Question

Match each phrase (1-11) to its synonymous meaning (a-k).

1) We don't get on/along

2) He gets on my nerves

3) I always turn to her

a) I find him irritating

b) She helps me emotionally

c) We had an argument, but now we are friends again

4) My mother is a shoulder to cry d) I can always ask her for help

on for me

5) I can count/rely on him 6) My friends encourage me

7) I love my sister to bits

e) We don't have a friendly relationship

f) We have had an argument g) We had some problems in the past

h) She can't stand him

8) We had our ups and downs. i) I love her very much j) They inspire me with courage, spirit, or hope

9) We have fallen out

10) We have made up

11) She hates his guts now

Answer 1

1. e
2. h
3. d
4. b
5. k
6. i
7. j
8. g
9. f
10. c
11. a