English idioms

His internet has gone … strength … strength in the last six months. He’s making a lot of money now.

from / to

The flood ruined our old kitchen, but it was a blessing ... disguise, because the insurance company paid for a completely new one.

In

This new model is not the be—all and end—all … digital cameras, but it certainly has many technical features that others do not have.

of

Your offer to drive us to the airport makes all the difference … our travle plans

to

Your plan to persuade Lela to join the committee worked … magic

like

The photocopier has completely … the ghost. We need a new one

given up

I didn’t think I … ghost of a … of passing the exam, but I did

had the / chance

My new motorbike … a dream; it’s fast, but so smooth and quiet.

works/goes/runs like

You’d better stop talking, or you’ll dig yourself into deeper …

hole

I hoped I’d find the address I needed in the library, but I drew a …

blank

If you take on any more work, you’ll be spreading yourself far too …

thin

Stranded on the island with no money and no luggage, we were well aware that we were in dire …

straits

The police explored a number of leads, but each time they came up against a brick …

wall

Not having enough savings to set up a business was a major stumbling …

block

I wish I could leave my job, but they’ve got me over a …

barrel