Question

The sentences all contain idioms to do with parts of the body. Work out the meanings from context. 1 I don't get on with my brother. We don't see eye to eye about anything. 2 I saw a programme on TV about quantum physics but I'm afraid it went straight over my head. 3. Don't waste your breath trying to explain it to me. I'll never understand. 4. Did you hear about Millie's party? People drank too much and the whole thing got out of hand. 5 The house was such a mess and when her parents came back they kicked up such a fuss. I don't blame them. 6 Can you help me? I've hit a problem installing this program on my computer. 7 My dad keeps a stack of chocolate in his desk for while he's working. He's got such a sweet tooth. 8 I feel silly. I got so excited when he said I'd won the lottery but he was only pulling my leg.​

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Ответ:

We don't see eye to eye about anything.

Meaning: We don't agree on anything.

It went straight over my head.

Meaning: I didn't understand it at all.

Don't waste your breath.

Meaning: Don't bother explaining; I won't understand or listen.

The whole thing got out of hand.

Meaning: The situation became chaotic or uncontrollable.

Her parents kicked up such a fuss.

Meaning: Her parents complained loudly or expressed their disapproval strongly.

I've hit a problem.

Meaning: I've encountered a difficulty or obstacle.

He's got such a sweet tooth.

Meaning: He really enjoys eating sweets or chocolates.

He was only pulling my leg.

Meaning: He was joking or teasing, not being serious.

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