1. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC Body-related Idioms and Expressions CENSORED

2. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC Hank and Jeff are best friends. They have been ____________________ ever since they met ten years ago. (to be) extremely close friends joined at the hip Find an expression that means:

3. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC Due to the cost-recovery model becoming popular in the public service, many agencies now have to _________________ for services that used to be provided free of charge. foot the bill to pay for something Find an expression that means:

4. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC I have no problem finding my way around Place du Portage. I worked there for many years, so I know that place _________________________. like the back of my hand (to know a place) very well Find an expression that means:

5. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC neck of the woods. I’m from Quebec City and Shelli is from Levis. We come from the same ___________________. (from the same) area Find an expression that means:

6. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC This competition is exhausting. I’ve interviewed over 10 people this week! This morning I had three interviews _________________________________. back-to-back. one after another Find an expression that means:

7. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC My new boss is a micromanager. He won’t leave me alone to do my work. I’m tired of his ________________________. breathing down my neck To supervise very closely so that deadlines will be met. Find an expression that means:

8. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC Catherine was nervous about filing a grievance, but she felt better knowing that her union would _________________. back her up to support and/or defend someone Find an expression that means:

9. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC I think Sherry is upset with me. I said hello to her in the hallway earlier, but she ________________________. gave me the cold shoulder to deliberately ignore someone Find an expression that means:

10. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC The manager was aware that Julian was breaking the rules, but because he liked Julian, he just _______________________. turned a blind eye to deliberately ignore a situation Find an expression that means:

11. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC I dealt with a very angry client this morning. I have no idea why he was so upset, but he seemed extremely aggressive and defensive. He definitely had _____________________________. a chip on his shoulder to have an aggressive / defensive / hostile attitude. Find an expression that means:

12. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC Many university students take summer jobs with the federal government. It is a great way to get _________________ for a career in the public service. a foot in the door to get through the first step in a process Find an expression that means:

13. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC Frank has been acting as an EX-01 for a long time, and he has done an excellent job. Giving him the permanent position would be a ____________. no-brainer the obvious right answer Find an expression that means:

14. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC The committee decided that the ADM had broken the rules concerning his expense account. However, she just got a _________________instead of a serious punishment. slap on the wrist a very light punishment Find an expression that means:

15. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC It seems that engineers reported structural problems with the Ville Marie tunnel several years before its collapse, but their concerns _______________________. fell on deaf ears (for concerns or complaints) to be ignored. Find an expression that means:

16. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC I can’t stand the sight of blood. I guess I have a _____________. weak stomach To feel nauseous when you see, hear, or smell certain things. Find an expression that means:

17. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC Julie: How do you feel about your upcoming presentation. Mitch: I’m very nervous. To be honest, I have ____________________________ butterflies in my stomach to feel so nervous that you feel nauseous Find an expression that means:

18. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC Review: Select the best answer: The report is due next week, and my boss is __________________ to make sure that we’ll make the deadline. a) on my back b) breathing down my back c) breathing down my neck

19. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC My performance review went very well. My supervisor gave me a ____________ for my hard work over the past year. Review: Select the best answer: c) slap on the back a) slap on the wrist b) pat on the back

20. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC I’m looking for a new house, and I finally found one in great shape, at a great price, in a great location. Making an offer _______________. Review: Select the best answer: a) has no brain b) is a no-brainer c) is a non-brain

21. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC Review: Select the best answer When Anna complained that her colleague was harassing her, management did nothing. Her complaint ______________. b) was all ears a) fell on deaf ears c) turned a blind eye

22. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC Review: Select the best answer A summer job in the in a government department is a great way for many university students to ________________________ to a career in the public service. c) get a foot in the door b) put their feet in the door a) get their feet indoors

23. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC Review: Select the best answer When the minister was caught embezzling taxpayer money, he didn’t get a serious punishment. Instead, he got ____________ Embezzle = to steal money from a business or employer c) a slap on the back b) a pat on the back a) a slap on the wrist

24. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC Review: Select the best answer Someone who exhibits an aggressive attitude on a regular basis has __________. c) a chip on his / her shoulder b) a chip on his / her back a) chips on his / her shoulder

25. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC Review: Select the best answer When management ignored Anna’s complaint, they _______________ to the problem of harassment in the workplace. a) turned a blind eye b) blinded their eyes c) turned blind eyes

26. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC Review: Select the best answer When I saw my old boyfriend yesterday, I said hello but he pretended not to know me. In other words, he _____________. b) gave me the cold shoulder a) snobbed me c) turned his shoulder

27. Prepared by H. Belbin 2011 CSPS- EFPC Review: Select the best answer I interviewed a candidate for a job this morning, and he didn’t elaborate on any of his answers. It was so frustrating; It was ___________________. c) like pulling teeth a) like pulling worms from his nose b) like pulling verbs out of his nose