Olympic sentence transformation

Trust somebody an inch

Usually used in the negative (not trust someone an inch) to mean you do not trust a person at all. Ex: Since the estate agent could not contrive a caregul plan, we could not trust him an inch

On the cards

Likely to happen; possible or probable in the near future. Ex: Although the directors are working intensely, the merger between two banks is not on the cards

Owe somebody a favour

To be in a position where you should help someone because they have helped you in the past. Ex It went without saying that Rita had owed Harry a favour

On an even keel

Functioning in a calm, stable, and steady way after a period of difficulty or chaos. EX: She must have had difficulties in setting her life back on an even keel

Spout off (about)

To speak in a boastful, loud, or opinionated way about a subject, often at great length. Ex: He is always spouting off about being a vegetarian

Go for a song

To be sold very cheaply; for much less than its actual value. Ex: If you ask me, Chinese porcelain vase goes for a song

→ I have heard through a gravevine that you might be getting married soon

People have rumoured that you might be getting married soon ( Gravevine)

As one of the funniest group in Canada, the group had its audiences rolling in the aisles at last night’s concert

The group, considered to be one of the funniest in Canada, performed so well that its audiences laughed a lot at last night’s concert ( Rolling)

If applicants are on par with each other, we will give preference to those who applied first

If applicants are all equal in qualification and ability, we’ll choose those who applied first.(PAR)

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The Japanese are second to none when it comes to pocket-sized technology.

The Japanese are the best at making pocket-sized technology ( COMES)

The way he behaves leaves much to be desired

No one likes his behavior ( desired)

We feel like being fish out of water in the house

We feel uncomfortable in the house ( FISH)

The government favours a carrot and stick approach when dealing with young offenders

The government recommends a balance of reward and punishment when dealing with young offenders. (STICK)