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Clothes Idioms (1 2)

Answers

1
1 - e
2 - d
3 - c
4 - b
5 - a
6 - i
7 - g
8 - f
9 - h

2
1 - positive (male)
2 - positive (female)
3 - positive (both)
4 - negative (male)
5 - positive (both)
6 - negative (female)
7 - slightly negative (both)
8 - positive (both)
9 - negative (male)

3 Use the expressions above to complete the following sentences:

1 - a bit tarty

2 - smart/a bit of a spiv/very chic

3 - mutton dressed up as lamb


4 - a bit of a scruff

5 - looked like a million dollars


Glossary


halter-top - a type of ladies top
chalked-striped - pin striped
get a grip - control yourself
hen-night - a ladies night out before a wedding
gamine - attractive in a boyish way