Watch this video and learn 18 useful idioms related to family and friends:
Use these idioms to complete the sentences:
a spitting image of – runs in the family – helicopter parents – a chip off the old block –
like taking candy from a baby – like a kid in a candy store – sleep like a baby –
pop the question – breadwinner – black sheep of the family – two peas in a pod –
friends in high places – a shoulder to cry on – bury the hatchet – hit it off – build bridges –
strike up a friendship – know someone inside out
After years of arguing, the two neighbours decided to __________.
Don’t worry, I can help you; I have __________ at the town hall.
When I entered the big music store, I was __________.
In our house, my father is the __________, so he works long hours.
Lisa’s parents won’t let her do anything alone; they are total __________.
Everyone says Tom is __________ his father; they look exactly alike.
I didn’t know anyone at the conference, but I managed to __________ with a nice girl from Italy.
Emma and Sophie are always together—they’re __________.
John finally decided to __________ and ask his girlfriend to marry him.
When I felt sad, Mia was __________ and listened to all my problems.
The English test was so easy; it was __________.
My cousin never follows family rules; he is the __________.
Many members of the family have dyslexia, so it __________.
My brother became a baker just like our dad—he’s __________.
We met yesterday but we really __________ and became friends quickly.
I know my best friend so well—I __________.
After a long day, I fell asleep instantly and __________ all night.
We need to __________ between both groups to improve communication.
