Topic: AGREEING AND DISAGREEING

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1	The boys have been arguing the ........ all day about who's going to win the match. They're driving me mad. a) flick b) toss c) throw Well done! To 'argue the toss' means to argue a lot. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

2	Kelly and Marie have agreed to bury the ........ and try and get on together from now on. a) chopper b) axe c) hatchet Well done! If you 'bury the hatchet' you stop arguing or fighting with someone and agree to make peace.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

3	The argument got so heated I thought they were going to come to ......... a) blows b) hits c) punches Well done! If you 'come to blows' it means you start fighting during an argument.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

4	A) You can the toss as much as you like but I'm not going to change my opinion. B) They hadn't spoken to each other for 3 years when they finally agreed to the hatchet. C) Rival demonstrators nearly to blows during the meeting in town. Well done!Try again.Your answer has been saved.

Make them your own!

1) Can you think of a typical reason why you might argue the toss with someone?
2) Was there a time when you or a friend decided to bury the hatchet over something?
3) Is there an issue you feel so strongly about that you would almost come to blows with someone over it?