LESSON A (1) Vocabulary 1
Match the idioms A-F write the correct paragraphs.
A scored an own goal D be on the ball
B a whole new ball game E take your eye off the ball
C a level playing field F move the goalposts
1. I’m fed up with the behavior of your representative. Every time we think we are near to making an agreement, he demands something else. If he continues to ________, we’ll have to stop the negotiations.
2. My father retired ten years ago but last week he was asked to go back to the office to do some training. He says everything’s changed now. The introduction of computers has made it ____________.
3. If you want to pass your exams, you need to ________ and plan your revision carefully. Prepare well and you’ll be fine.
4. I was going to buy the TV until the salesman __________ by telling me that he had the same model at home but it didn’t have a good picture.
5. Make sure you ask the same questions in the speaking exams. We need to make sure there is _____________ for all students.
6. If you are manager, you can’t _____________ for one minute. One mistake could cost the company millions of pounds.