Expresions with to be

be booked up : no space or time available for someone

be caught up in something : involved in the situation, often when you don't want to be

be cut off : be a long way from other places and people

be dying for sth (informal) : want sth very much, especially food or drink

be getting at sth (informal) : express something indirectly

be hung up (informal) : be very worried about sth and spend a lot of time thinking about it.

be playing at sth : if you ask what someone is playing at, you ask what they are doing, in
a way which shows that you are surprised and angry.

be pressed for something : have a very little or not enough of sth, especially time or money.

be put out : be annoyed, often because of something done or said to you

be snowed under (informal) : have too much work to deal with

be taken up with sth : be very busy doing sth

be tied up (informal) : be busy so that you are unable to see or speak to anyone else or go
anywhere

be tucked away : be in quiet or hidden place which not many people see or go to


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Make a good answer

1. What exactly are getting at ?

2. Would you like to go to a cafe?

3. Why didn't I see you at the meeting last Thursday?

4. Can I get a ticket for tonight's performance ?

5. Why don't you like fall?

6. Why are so put out ?

7. Why does Sam look so upset ?

a. Sorry, we are booked up for tonight.
b. She says something stupid and calls for attention every time there are other people around.
c. I am always pressed for time with my classes.
d. Oh, he is so hung up about failing his exam.
e. Let me put it another way for you .
f. Sorry, I was tied up all last week, so I couldn't attend it.
g. Yes, I am dying for an ice -cream.


the answer :
1. e
2. g
3. f
4. a
5. d
6. b
7. c
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English Exercise >to be exercise> to be have (some collocations)

TO BE OR TO HAVE

To be + adjective ( for feelings and other expression)

To be thirsty
To be sleepy
To be afraid (of)
To be hungry
To be hot
To be cold
To be in a hurry
To be late
To be X years old (to express age)
To be right
To be careful

To be + adjective (weather expressions)

It's could
It's hot
It's sunny
It is cloudy
It's foggy
It's windy


TO HAVE

To have a lunch / tea / atc
To have a cold
To have a shower/ a bath
To have the right to do something

A. Choose the correct word, write in the box.

1. ........you in a hurry ? I should speak to you . are / have

2. It......hot . Why don't we go to the swimming pool ? is / has

3. I ........a cold, I sneeze and cough all the time. have / am

4. I ........ sleepy but I am tired . am not / haven't not

5. Would you like some lemonade No thanks I ..............thirsty . am not / haven't

6. It ........ sunny, let's go to the park. has / is

7. It .......... very cold, you should wear warmer clothes . has / is

8. I ......... hot, can I open a window ? have got / am

9. When it ...... hot you must drink lots of water. is/has

10. I ........ the right to vote because I am 18. have/ am

the answer
1. are
2. is
3. have
4. am not
5. am not
6. is
7. am
8. am
9. is
10. have
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Emotion

lonely
tired
nasty
naughty
creepy
grumpy
charming
cheerful
confused
witty
funny
lucky
lovely
proud
silly

Character

responsible
bossy
ambitious
smart
independent
fun loving
friendly
respectful
tireless
curious
hard workin
creative
reserved.
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