Topic: HEALTH & ILLNESS

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1	Karen was telling me she's shaken off her cold now and is feeling as ........ as rain. a) right b) ready c) real Well done! If you feel 'as right as rain' you feel in good health. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

2	The operation has given his father a new lease of ........ and he's now really active. a) health b) fitness c) life Well done! If someone gets a 'new lease of life' they feel healthy and positive after a period of illness.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

3	What's the matter with you? You look like death ........ up. a) heated b) warmed c) wrapped Well done! 'To look like death warmed up' means to look very ill.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

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A) I know you're feeling ill but have a shower and something to eat and you'll feel as right as . B) I've had a new of life since I took up exercise. I always feel so full of energy now. C) I think Maurice must be suffering from a bad cold. He looks like death warmed . Well done!Try again.Your answer has been saved.

Make them your own!

1) Do you have a cure you would suggest to someone with a hangover to help them feel as right as rain?
2) Is there someone you know who has had a new lease of life following a lifestyle change or operation?
3) What was the matter the last time you looked like death warmed up?