English Idioms 5
Trương Văn Ánh
Trường Đại học Sài Gòn

1 It's a small world = You're surprised at a coincidence, e.g.
meeting someone unexpectedly or discovering mutual friend
2 Thanks a million! = Thank you very much indeed.
3 The more, the merrier. = You're happy for others to join
your group or activity.

4 It's neither here nor there. = It's not very important.
5 I can take it or leave it. = you do not hate something, but
you don't particularly like it either.
6 You name it. = Anything you say or choose, e.g. you name
it, he's done it.

Exercise
Complete the sentences, using correct idioms.
1 What do you think of Jack's behaviour? - …
A. I can take it or leave it.
B. You may like it.
C. I'm so busy.
D. It's great.

2 Can I join your group to discuss this issue?- …
A. Let's go.
B. Next time.
C. The more, the merrier.
D. The more important, the eaiser.

3 …. I ran across Jack in Nha Trang last week.
A. As old as the hills.
B. It's a small world.
C. Let's see.
D. Such great world!

4 Jack's got so many computer games. - …. He's
followed you.
A. You like it.
B. Take it.
C. You want it.
D. You name it.

5 What do you think caused the matter? - ….
A. It's neither here nor there.
B. Don't make noise.
C. It's not trivial.
D. I consider it.

6 You can borrow my car tonight.- …
A. Never mind.
B. You're welcome.
C. Thanks a million!
D. Don't mention it!

KEY
1A
2C
3B
4D
5A
6C

Good luck!