Bus Upper Inter read 10 7

Match the definitions of the phrases in italics. Drag the words in green boxes to the front of the correct sentence. 1) If you take something for granted, 2) If you don’t think twice about something, 3) If something is a big deal, 4) If something is an acid test, it 5) If something is a millstone round your neck, 6) If you’re on call 24/7, 7) If you are out of touch, 8) If you cut down on something, you

it is not possible to contact you.

shows you immediately if someone or something is true.

it is important to that person.

you depend on it and think it will always be there.

it is a responsibility or problem you can’t get rid of.

reduce your consumption of something.

you do it as soon as the occasion presents itself.

someone can reach you at any time of the day, seven days a week.

1 - If you take something for granted, you depend on it and think it will always be there. 2 - If you don’t think twice about something, you do it as soon as the occasion presents itself. 3 - If something is a big deal, it is important to that person. 4 - If something is an acid test, it shows you immediately if someone or something is true. 5 - If something is a millstone round your neck, it is a responsibility or problem you can’t get rid of. 6 - If you’re on call 24/7, someone can reach you at any time of the day, seven days a week. 7 - If you are out of touch, it is not possible to contact you. 8 - If you cut down on something, you reduce your consumption of something.

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