Topic: TIME and FREQUENCY

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1	You're cutting things a bit ........ Your train leaves in 15 minutes. Don't you think you should be leaving? a) short b) fine c) near Well done! If you 'cut things fine' you only allow yourself a short time to do something. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

2	I go to football once in a ........ moon so I can hardly call myself a fanatic. a) white b) grey c) blue Well done! If you do something 'once in a blue moon' you do it very rarely. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

3	If we get our ........ on we might have just enough time to see the end of the film when we get home. a) skates b) shoes c) trainers Well done! If you 'get your skates on' you hurry up.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

4	A) We got caught in the traffic and it a bit fine but we did eventaully make the meeting on time. B) Once in a blue we get a visit from my sister-in-law, so we're not very close. C) Come on! Get your skates . You'll be late for school. Well done!Try again.Your answer has been saved.

Make them your own!

1) Do you always leave for appointments early or cut it a bit fine?
2) Can you think of an activity that you only do once in a blue moon?
3) Do you have a friend or colleague who leaves things to the last minute and has to get their skates on?