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"Vocabulary and Idioms" is designed to teach, test and practise the vocabulary of EFL students at a level leading up to the Cambridge Proficiency examination.  A wide range of topics is covered through a variety of enjoyable exercises which include gap-filling, matching, word-formation and word-building. Well over 2000 lexical items are introduced. The Links Intermediate Vocabulary and Idioms 76.9 MB

So, let us expand our active vocabulary with some English idioms that are related to transport today! Let’s go! & ✅ That ship has sailed Meaning: an opportunity is already lost ● Example: We're good friends but I don't think we'll ever be anything more to each other—that ship has sailed. & ✅ I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it Meaning: to avoid creating difficulties for oneself before it is necessary ● Example: Alan: Where will we stop tonight? Jane: At the next town. Alan: What if all the hotels are full? Jane: Let's cross that bridge when we come to it. & ✅ You shouldn't just jump on the bandwagon M eaning: To join or follow something once it is successful or popular. ● Example: I can't stand these people who just jump on the bandwagon after a win. Where were they last year when the team was terrible? ✅ You drive me round the bend Meaning: to make someone angry or tired ● Example: A week on vacation with my relatives is enough to drive me arou...