Cambridge C1 Phrasal Verbs & Idioms - Hobbies/Free time

Get into

start being involved in an activity;

She's been g____ into yoga recently - she does three classes a week.

Mess around

to spend time doing various things that are not important, without any particular purpose or plan;

They spend their weekends messing a_____ on their boat.

Be at a loose end

to have nothing to do;

If you find yourself at a l____ end, you could always clean the bathroom.

Let off steam

to do or say something that helps you to get rid of strong feelings or energy;

He lifts weights after work to let off s____.

Put your feet up

to relax, especially by sitting with your feet supported above the ground;

You go home and put your f___ up.

Recharge your batteries

to rest and relax for a period of time so that you feel energetic again;

People use the spa to relax and r____ their batteries.

Take up

to start doing a particular job or activity;

I t____ up painting last year.

Carry on

to continue doing something, or to cause something to continue;

Let's c___ on this discussion at some other time.

Look forward to

to feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen;

She was looking f____ to seeing the grandchildren again.

To have a ball

to enjoy yourself very much;

So how was the party last night?" "Oh, it was great - we had a b____!

with bells on

do or go somewhere eagerly;

Are you coming to Paul's tonight." "Sure, I'll be there - with b____ on.

Kick back and relax

Take it easy and enjoy yourself;

On Sundays, I just k___ back and r___ with a good movie.

Burn the midnight oil

Stay up late doing something;

I often b___ the m___ oil when I get caught up in a good book.

Right up my street

Exactly the kind of thing I enjoy;

Cooking is r____ up my s___ – I could spend hours experimenting with new recipes.

Knock around with

Spend time with someone;

At weekends, I usually k___ a___ with my friends at the local park.

Laze around

Spend time doing nothing in a relaxed way;

I love l___ around on Sundays with a good book and a cup of tea.