Andijon davlat universiteti ingliz tili fonetikasi kafedrasi til aspektlari amaliyoti

Activity 2. Replace the underlined words in each dialogue with a suitable idiomatic expressions. Canyou think of similar expressions in your own language?

1. A: Is Rebecca here?

B: Yes. wait a minute. I'll get her.

2. A: Does it take long to get there?

B: No. I know a quick way.

3. A: Could I borrow this for a minute?

B: Yes. take it.

4. A: Sorry I can't come on Thursday.

B: That's OK. Don't worry.

5. A: What's the matter?

B: Nothing. Why?

6. A: Look after mv things for a minute?

B: Yeah, sure.

7. A: Do we have to go now?

B: Yes. hurry up, otherwise we'll be late.

8. A: You'll have to decide soon.

B: Yes I know, but it's very difficult

Answers: 1. hang on; 2. a short cut; 3. go ahead; 4. make it; Never mind; 5. What’s up?

6. Keep an eye on; 7. get a move on; 8. make up your mind