Idioms—Unit Three
1. As to how to educate children, your opinions are _____ mine.
2. We took a plane to the
3. Ted’s wife stood by him through all life’s _____.
4. Since the train was late, we had nothing to do _____ (to) wait.
5. Being a journalist, Jenny usually has to interview people from _____.
6. My mother has _____. As a result, our garden is always full of beautiful flowers all the year round.
7. _____ the visit to
8. _____ the separation from her mother, the poor little girl couldn’t help crying.
9. Next Sunday, we will hold a concert _____ the great musician.
10. The child’s mental development is not _____ physical development. You had better consult a doctor.
11. She failed to arrive at the airport in time and missed her plane. However, it was _____, because that plane crashed a few minutes after it took off.
12. _____ her stinginess, she is a nice person.
13. _____ what you have mentioned, I can’t agree with you.
14. The criminal immediately ran away _____ the policeman patrolling on the street.
15. Do you know a man _____ Henry?
16. The famous singer raised money _____ the orphans.
A. in keeping with B. ups and downs C. a green thumb D. on/in behalf of
E. other than F. a blessing in disguise G. at the sight of
H. in harmony with
L. by the name of M. at the thought of N. as regards; with/in regard to
O. in honor of P. all walks of life
