Clue: These verbs need to be followed by object pronouns.

Yes, there are other idioms, like: - It's pouring (down) (with rain). - It's throwing it down.

(a) He stood between the two trees. (b) He stood in between the trees. (c) There was a boy standing between trees.

Your answer is correct. You could also say: 'Yes, it does' or 'Absolutely' or even 'Yes, thank you', for example.

'To be better/worse off' means 'to be richer/poorer or in a better/worse position': If you get this job/lose your job, you'll be better/worse off.

Yes, you can.

Maya2 wrote: They (= the (vast) majority of Swiss people) speak Italian in Switzerland. 'They' here just refers to some people -- it doesn't specify how many (actually only about 10 % of the Swiss population speak Italian). Maya2 wrote:

'Riled no end by his lies' means that his lies annoyed (someone) very much.

You'll find some simple definitions and examples here: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=36793&dict=CALD http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=36803&dict=CALD

Anonymous wrote: And, if anyone can help, what is the accent there like ? Can someone give an example ? Thanx. In Hull, they don't make phone calls, they make 'fern curls'. 'Oh no!' becomes 'er ner!', 'hello' is 'herler'...