Упр.4 Юнит 1.6 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 11 класс
Баранова, Дули, Копылова
11 класс
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Английский
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Баранова, Дули, Копылова
Упр.4 Юнит 1.6 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 11 класс
Задача
Idioms 4. Explain the idioms in bold. Which are positive/negative? Are there similar idioms in your language?
- She seems to be on cloud nine after getting her degree.
- The party was great. Everyone seemed to be in high spirits.
- Despite all her problems, she’s trying to keep her chin up.
- He almost jumped out of his skin when I tapped him on the shoulder.
What would you say if …
- you were told you’d won first prize in a short story competition?
- you and your friends were having a great time at the school party?
- you hear a loud bang behind you?
Подробный ответ
Idioms in bold:
- on cloud nine — very happy and excited. Positive.
- in high spirits — cheerful and full of energy. Positive.
- keep her chin up — stay cheerful and not lose hope. Positive.
- jumped out of his skin — was very frightened or shocked. Negative.
Similar idioms in Russian: можно сказать, например, быть на седьмом небе от счастья, не вешать нос, душа в пятки ушла.
Ответ
- I’d say: I’m on cloud nine!
- I’d say: We’re in high spirits!
- I’d say: That made me jump out of my skin!
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