English Idioms 4
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1 no such luck! = You're disappointed you were not able to
do something
2 You can say that again = You totally agree with someone.
3 There's nothing to it! = You think something is easy.

4 Don't make me laugh! = You think something is
unlikely.
5 How time flies! = You're surprised at how quickly
time has passed.
6 No way! = You do not want to do something

Exercise
Complete the sentences, using correct idioms.
1…! It's nearly the end of our course already.
A. Be careful!
B. Watch out!
C. How time flies!
D. How fast we study!

2 Do you get the job you wanted?- … I am unemployed
now.
A. How lucky!
B. No such luck!
C. How happy!
D. Next time!

3 I don't know how you can ride a bike in crowded
streets in Ho Chi Minh City.-... I am used to it.
A. There's nothing to it.
B. I know!
C. I have tried.
D. Such a good driver!

4 Give me a hand! –… I have to finish my homework.
A. Next time!
B. OK.
C. Let's go!
D. No way!

5 You could become a model. – I'm not beautiful. …
A. No way!
B. I'm a beauty!
C. Don't make me laugh.
D. Let me alone.

6 He's a great boxer!- ….
A. It makes him cheer up.
B. You can say that again.
C. It drives him up the wall.
D. How great!

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

Good luck!