1000 Words

to suddenly forget what you were saying or thinking about in the middle of speaking or concentrating your answer: ________

start doing something different and forget about what you were supposed to be doing your answer: ________

to focus your attention completely on something and not get distracted your answer: ________

a restless, wandering mind that jumps from thought to thought like a monkey swinging from branch to branch, unable to focus or settle your answer: _________

This idiom means being completely unrealistic or out of touch with reality, as if living in a fantasy world. It comes from Aristophanes’ The Birds (Ancient Greece), where a mythical sky-city called Nephelokokkygia appears. “If you think that plan will work, you’re living in ____________!” What is it?

This idiom means that a person is walking in an energetic, happy, and confident manner, often because they are feeling very positive or have heard good news. What is it?

This term means the act of shopping for items primarily to improve one's mood or lift one's spirits, often as a way to cope with stress, sadness, or emotional distress. What is it?

This term means a person who actively seeks out and buys goods at a reduced price, always looking for a good deal rather than paying the full retail price. What is it?

This idiom means to shop for an extremely long time, continuing to browse and buy things until one is physically exhausted and can no longer continue. What is it?

This idiom is used to describe a state of low spirits or profound sadness that isn't necessarily clinical depression but is more than just feeling a little sad. If you are feeling _____________, sometimes just talking to a friend can help. What is it?

This phrasal verb means to hold in or suppress strong emotions like anger, sadness, or fear, instead of expressing them. He tends to _______ ___ his feelings. What is it?

This idiom means to pay an excessively high price for something. It implies that the cost was very expensive, often suggesting that you were forced or reluctantly had to pay a steep amount. What is it?

This idiom means to save money for a time in the future when it might be needed, especially for an unexpected emergency or unexpected difficult circumstances. It suggests setting aside funds now so you're prepared for an unforeseen event, much like an umbrella prepares you for rain. What is it?

This idiom means something has become much worse than it used to be — it’s deteriorated in quality, standards, or condition. You’d say it when a place, organisation, or situation has really declined over time. What is it?

This idiom means silly, dishonest, or mischievous behaviour — anything that’s not serious or above board. You’d use it when people are messing around, causing trouble, or doing something a bit dodgy rather than focusing on the task at hand. What is it?

This idiom means a request or task that’s unusually difficult, demanding, or a bit unrealistic. It’s what you say when someone asks you to do something big that will take a lot of effort. What is it?

This idiom means that you can give someone an opportunity or show them the right path, but you can’t force them to take it or make use of it. What is it?

After battling the flu all week, he came into work looking like _____ _____ ___. [looking extremely sick, unwell, or exhausted]

“John’s shoes, much like himself, look totally _____ ____.” [damaged and no longer usable after much use; also means extremely tired]

“Working there for 40 years really _____ a _____ on Mary.” [to have a serious adverse effect, causing damage or suffering over time]