Your silly questions distracted me (drive) => You drove me to

distraction with your silly question.

We feel uncomfortable in the house (fish) => We feel like fish out of
water in the house.
Alison bought a house because she wanted to open a hotel (view) =>
Alison bought a house with a view to opening a hotel.
He determined to become a doctor (heart) => He set his heart on
becoming a doctor.
The film is similar to Shakespeares Hamlet in a number of
ways (resemblance) => The film bears some resemblance to
Shakespear's Hamlet.
Driving without a seatbelt is illegal in most European
countries (against) => It is against the law to drive without a seatbelt
in most European countries
I imagine it was tough for you to refuse every beggar that asked you
for money (turn) => It must have been tough for you to turn down ...
The moment I saw the dirty state of the restaurant kitchen, I no
longer felt hungry (lost) => I lost my interest in eating the moment i
saw the dirty state of the restaurant kitchen.
Can we please stay on one channel when we are watching
TV? (keep) => I wish you would't keep changing channels when we are
watching TV.
Some people tend to do better in a pressurized working
environment (constant) => Some people tend to do better when they
are under constant pressure at work.
His holiday is at exactly the same time as mine (coincides) => His
holiday coincides with mine.
Mass tourism has been one of the cause of problem (blame) => Mass
tourism is partly to blame for the problem.
He is becoming quite famous as a entertainer (name) => He is making
a name for himself as an entertainer.
Im afraid our problems are only just beginning (iceberg) => I'm afraid
our problems are just the tip of the iceberg.
Its very unlikely that Martin will win the 100 meters, as he is out of
training (chance) => Martin has almost no chance of winning the 100
meters, as he is out of training.
He is not sure whether to go or not (minds) => He is in two minds
whether to go or not.
That wasnt what I meant at all. Youve completely misunderstood me
as usual (stick) => That wasnt what I meant at all. Youve got hold of
the wrong end of the stick.
He liked the new job straight way (duck) => He liked the new job like
duck to water. [cu ny mnh mun thay "liked" bng t khc nhng
cha ngh ra
]
I really want to see her again (dying) => I'm dying to see her again.
Although the dog appeared harmless, it was, in fact, quite
dangerous (contrary) => Contrary to its harmless appearance, the
dog, in fact, was quite dangerous.
Please excuse Janes poor typing: shes only been learning for a
month (allowances) => Please make allowances for Jane's poor typing:
she's...

She was so beautiful that I couldnt stop looking at her (eyes) => She
was so beautiful that i couldn't take my eyes off her.
They have discovered some interesting new information (light) =>
Some interesting new information has come to light.
His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a
doctor (jeopardy) => his irresponsible attitude is putting his career as
a doctor in jeopardy.
My father is gong to be really angry when he finds out that I have lost
the car key (wall) => My father is going up the wall when ...
It is uncertain whether the bands tour will take place (balance) => It
is in balance whether...
I dont know how I can make it up to you for spoiling your
plans (amends) => I don't know how can i make amends for spoiling
your plans.
Becky didnt tell you because she assumed that you already
knew (granted) => Becky didn't tell you because she took you for
granted.
The young actress was very nervous before the audition (butterflies)
=> The young actress had butterflies in his stomach before the
audition.
Our boss criticizes our work all time (fault) => Our boss finds fault
with our work all time.
She will probably come before the end of the month (likelihood) =>
There is much likelihood for her to come before the end of the month.
I dont approve of people who tell lies, said Jack (expressed) =>
Jack expressed his disapproval of people who tell lies.