Matching Pairs Learning languages idiomsOnline version Match the two parts of each sentence correctly. Each sentence contains an idiom. by Judit Garrido 1 As far as politics is concerned, Jane and her husband don't 2 Don't talk that way! 3 I can never follow everything he tries to say. He 4 Have you seen how badly she treats her husband? 5 I can’t understand anything he says. 6 The instructions are too technical. 7 I am thankful 8 Can I have another candy, mummy? 9 It goes without saying that 10 My elder brother promised to help me with my homework, but Mum: "What's the magic word?" Child: "Please" talks a mile a minute. It’s all Greek to me! you have to wake early tomorrow morning if you want to participate in the marathon competition. Why don't they write it in plain English? Yes, words fail me. I've never seen anything quite like that! speak the same language. talk is cheap. beyond words. Watch your language/tongue/mouth.