Vocabulary: Do and make p. 122

Match the idioms to the correct definitions. Write the correct letters (A-F) in the gaps.
1 make a beeline for something or someone ________
2 make a comeback ________
3 make a fool out of someone ________
4 do something in vain ________
5 do the trick ________
6 do something on the sly ________

A Become successful again after having been away from society or the scene for a while.
B Trick someone and make him / her look silly or bad.
C When something solves a problem and / or helps have a good result.
D Go directly to where someone or something is as soon as you arrive.
E Do something without other people seeing or noticing it.
F When something is not successful or there's no reason to do it.

Complete the sentences with the idioms from STEP 1 in the correct form.
1 When you make the curry, don't forget to add all the spices: they really ________.
2 That candidate tried to ________ his opponent during the debate by attacking his background.
3 I'm sure that, when everybody comes, they will ________ Rob to give him the presents.
4 It's frustrating when you ________.
5 They shouldn't ________ (it) because it's not fair and honest.
6 The band want to ________ in the summer and give a great concert.