Question

(05.07 MC) Read and match each sentence with its correct idiomatic expression. (8 points) 1. Michael told me that he was in Patagonia, but it was not true. He tricked me! 2. There was no comparison between the hostel and the cabin. The cabin was way better! 3. Esteban always loved going on boat tours. Now, he is afraid of the water. 4. Even though I have been boating my whole life, I still wear a life jacket. a. Dar la vuelta a la tortilla b. No hay color c. Andar con pies de plomo d. Tomar el pelo

Answer 1

1. Michael told me that he was in Patagonia, but it was not true. He tricked me!

d. Tomar el pelo

Michael te tomo el pelo (He made you a joke)

2. There was no comparison between the hostel and the cabin. The cabin was way better!

b. No hay color

No hay color entre el hotel y la cabaña. (You can't compare the mas one is extremely better than the other)

3. Esteban always loved going on boat tours. Now, he is afraid of the water.

a. Dar la vuelta a la tortilla

A Esteban se le dió vuelta la tortilla (Their relationship with bodys of water changes drastically)

4. Even though I have been boating my whole life, I still wear a life jacket.

c. Andar con pies de plomo

Yo voy con pies de plomo. (I take all safety measures to ensure my well-being)

Answer 2

Answer:

1. Micheal told me.... B) Tomar el pelo

2. There was no comparison... C) No hay color

3. Esteban always loved... D) Dar la vuelta a la tortilla

4. Even though I have... A) Andar con pies de plomo

Explanation:

1. that means tricked me

2. that means there is no comparison

3. that means how the tables have turned

4. that means being safe