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C2 exercises
Match the expressions with the correct definition
Tongue in cheek – within the rules
Fair and square – be honest
Above board – not serious/ironic
Now complete each of the sentences with one of the expressions above
Spain won the 2010 World Cup _______________ as they had the best team and played the most attractive football
When choosing a flat in Bristol, make sure that everything is ___________ with the landlord
She was being ________________ when saying that progress in English is easy
Answers
Tongue in cheek – not serious/ironic
Fair and square – within the rules
Above board – be honest
Spain won the 2010 World Cup fair and square as they had the best team and played the most attractive football
When choosing a flat in Bristol, make sure that everything is above board with the landlord
She was being tongue in cheek when saying that progress in English is easy
