The document provides examples of using idioms by having the learner choose two phrases to form a sentence and replace phrases in sentences with idioms. It then provides example sentences using the idioms "go the extra mile", "keep an eye on someone/something", "have a short fuse", and "hang in there" to demonstrate their meanings in context.

7. Choose only two of the four phrases to make a good
sentence. Write down your answer before moving
ahead to check your answers.

8. • If I have a short fuse,
• I get angry very easily.
• If I hang in there,
• I quit doing something.
Choose two phrases to make a good sentence

9. • If I , I get angry
very easily.
Answer

10. • Watching someone’s bag while they are away
• is an example of hanging in there.
• Putting in extra effort when you do something
• is an example of going the extra mile.
Choose two phrases to make a good sentence

11. • Putting in extra effort when you
do something is an example of
.
Answer

12. • because she is staying determined in a difficult
situation.
• because she becomes angry easily.
• The woman is keeping an eye on someone
• Pamela is hanging in there
Choose two phrases to make a good sentence

13. • Pamela is
because she is staying determined
in a difficult situation.
Answer

14. • If someone keeps an eye on something,
• he or she becomes angry very easily.
• he or she watches something carefully.
• If someone hangs in there,
Choose two phrases to make a good sentence

15. • If someone
something, he or she watches
something carefully.
Answer

16. Replace the phrases in bold with one of the idioms
from this section. Write down each sentence before
moving ahead to check your answers.

17. • Quitting cigarettes is very hard, but stay determined in this difficult
situation. It gets easier as each day passes.
• I really like Tim, but he becomes angry very easily sometimes. He
needs to learn to control himself.
• Our science teacher is the best. She always puts in extra effort to help
us understand everything.
• The teacher carefully watched the students so that they didn’t cheat
on the exam.
Replace the phrases in bold with an idiom from this section
Sentences with normal phrases

18. Answers
• Quitting cigarettes is very hard, but hang in there. It gets easier as each
day passes.
• I really like Tim, but he has a short fuse sometimes. He needs to learn
to control himself.
• Our science teacher is the best. She always goes the extra mile to help
us understand everything.
• The teacher kept an eye on the students so that they didn’t cheat on
the exam.
Sentences with idioms

19. Example Sentences
go the extra mile
to put in extra effort when you do something
keep an eye on someone/something
to watch or look after carefully
have a short fuse
to become angry very easily
hang in there
to stay determined in a difficult situation
Read the sentences containing the idioms that we studied. Think about the meaning of the idioms as
you read aloud. Train your brain to master these idioms.

20. If you go the extra mile at work, you will
become noticed and are more likely to be
offered promotions and salary increases.

21. I’ve put on more than 4 kilograms recently. I
really need to start keeping an eye on what I
eat.

22. Lee used to have a short fuse. He would get
angry over the smallest thing. Now he is
completely different.

23. The boxer was exhausted and almost got
knocked out, but he hung in there and
managed to win a thrilling fight.

24. Staying at this hotel was a pleasurable
experience. All the staff here go the extra
mile to make sure the guests are happy.

25. In business, it’s important to keep an eye on
competitors to see what they are planning
and try to keep ahead.

26. Teacher: I need to talk to you about your son.
He is working very well, but he has a short
fuse.
Father: Yes, I think he gets it from me. We are
trying to sort out the problem.

27. Claire: My life is such a mess. I lost my job, my
boyfriend left me, and now I don’t have any
money.
Emma: Hang in there Claire. Things will get
better soon. I’m always here for you.

28. Medical school is so difficult that part of me
really wants to quit. But I’m going to hang in
there and complete my studies.

29. Learner: Am I doing well?
Driving instructor: Not too bad. Make sure you
keep an eye on your rear-view mirror while
driving.

30. The president is determined to make peace
with the country. He’s willing to go the extra
mile to make sure it happens.

31. Our business is going through some tough
times, but we are hanging in there. We’re
determined to make it a success.

32. Police know the man well. He is always getting
into fights and arguments because he has a
short fuse.

33. Teacher: Your daughter is doing fantastically
well. She always goes the extra mile when
completing her work.
Mother: That’s wonderful to hear.

34. The man sat on the bench with his book and
kept an eye on his three children while they
played in the park.

35. Rita decided to leave Will because he had a
short fuse and was too demanding.

36. Idioms in Use Set Four
Read this short passage aloud. Think about the meanings of the idioms
as you read. This will train your brain to master these idioms.
Situation: A passenger is waiting in the airport and is talking about his
experience with the airline after his flight was delayed for 24 hours.
Even though our flight is delayed until tomorrow, I’m quite impressed
with the customer service of the airline. They went the extra mile to
make sure all the passengers were booked into a hotel for the night,
and even gave us $500 to say sorry. Most passengers were satisfied,
but a few of them obviously had a short fuse and started shouting at
the staff. I think that’s really unfair, because the staff are trying hard.
Everyone should just hang in there. It’s only an extra day to wait, and
we get to stay in a nice luxury hotel for the night! They’re calling my
name now. Can you keep an eye on my suitcase while I go and talk to
the customer service representative? Thanks.