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Put the following objects in the right part of the house. Some objects can
go in more than one place.
sink / pillow /
toolbox / ladder / armchair / high chair / wardrobe / rubber duck
dishwasher / taps (x2) / cot / flannel / blanket / ornament / coffee table
chest of drawers / bedside table / kettle / toilet brush / hosepipe /
corkscrew
screwdriver / tea towel - tea cloth / drill / trailer / jack / pump /
magazine rack
quilt / dressing table / speakers / towel rack / sideboard / rug / footstool
/ nail brush
scales (x2) / fireplace
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The
Kitchen |
The Living
Room |
The
Bathroom |
The
Bedroom |
The
Garage |
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Choose the correct definition for each idiom.
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1) To lead someone up the garden
path
He really led me up the garden path. a) He lied to me and deceived me. b) He showed me around his new house. 2) Everything but the kitchen sink When my wife goes on holiday, she takes everything but the kitchen sink. a) When my wife goes on holiday, she likes to go camping and self-catering b) When my wife goes on holiday, she takes too many things with her.  3) To get on like a house on fireMy boss and I get on like a house on fire. a) I’m always arguing with my boss. b) I have a very good relationship with my boss. 4) To eat someone out of house and home Our son eats us out of house and home. a) Our son never eats at home b) Our son has a very big appetite 5) To be on the house Would you like a drink on the house? a) Can I offer you a free drink? b) Would you like to have a drink on our roof terrace?  6) To have a skeleton in the cupboard / in the closet I think our neighbours have a lot of skeletons in their cupboard. a) I think our neighbours have a lot of unpleasant secrets. b) I think our neighbours are serial killers. 7) To throw money down the drain If you invest money in that business, you’ll be throwing it down the drain. a) It’s a way to save money b) It’s a way to waste money 8) To bring home the bacon  Who brings home the bacon in your family? a) Who buys the meat in your family? b) Who earns the money in your family? 9) To be home and dry That was a good meeting. We’re home and dry now. a) We got very wet having the meeting outside in the rain, but now that we’re home we can get dry. b) The meeting was successful and we don’t expect any problems in the future. 10) Make yourself at home Make yourself at home! Can I get you a drink? a) Make yourself comfortable. b) Take off your clothes and have a shower.
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 House or Home?
We use the noun house to refer to a building: |
House
describes a particular type of building.
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