IDIOMS – REVISION 01 EXERCISE 1. Multiple Choice Questions 1. Sarah decided to attend the gala in her ________, hoping to make a great impression. a) bits and bobs b) best bib and tucker c) dribs and drabs d) spick and span 2. The attic was filled with ________, including old coins, buttons, and postcards. a) kith and kin b) bits and bobs c) doom and gloom d) vim and vigour 3. Despite being twins, their personalities are ________, with one being outgoing and the other reserved. a) part and parcel of life b) as different as chalk and cheese c) full of vim and vigour d) all fingers and thumbs 4. Despite the economic challenges, she refused to dwell on ________ and focused on finding solutions. a) spick and span b) doom and gloom c) life and soul d) rack and ruin 5. The donations arrived ________, making it hard to plan the charity event effectively. a) in dribs and drabs b) tooth and nail c) as life and death d) with bits and bobs 6. Trying to wrap the gift under time pressure, he was ________ and kept dropping the tape. a) full of vim and vigour b) all fingers and thumbs c) as different as chalk and cheese d) the life and soul of the party 7. During the holidays, she invited all her ________ to a grand family reunion. a) bits and bobs b) kith and kin c) doom and gloom d) best bib and tucker 8. For the climbers stranded on the mountain, finding shelter was ________. a) part and parcel of the journey b) a matter of life and death c) full of vim and vigour d) spick and span 9. At the wedding, Mark was the ________, dancing and entertaining everyone. a) life and soul of the party b) all fingers and thumbs c) as different as chalk and cheese d) full of doom and gloom 10. Dealing with criticism is ________ being a public figure. a) tooth and nail b) part and parcel of c) rack and ruin d) in dribs and drabs 11. Neglected for years, the old mansion had gone to ________, with broken windows and overgrown weeds. a) spick and span b) rack and ruin c) vim and vigour d) kith and kin 12. After hours of cleaning, the kitchen was ________, ready for the guests. a) all fingers and thumbs b) spick and span c) as different as chalk and cheese d) full of doom and gloom 13. The team fought ________ to secure the contract against tough competition. a) tooth and nail b) in dribs and drabs c) with bits and bobs d) as life and soul 14. Even at 70, she was ________, hiking and volunteering daily. a) all fingers and thumbs b) full of vim and vigour c) as different as chalk and cheese d) part and parcel of life EXERCISE 2. Multiple Choice Questions 1. Despite the storm, she decided to ________ to deliver the urgent package. a) cook the books b) brave the elements c) pull someone’s leg d) talk shop 2. The scientist’s research on renewable energy was said to ________ in the field of sustainability. a) break new ground b) come under the hammer c) hold water d) tan someone’s hide 3. After hours of brainstorming without progress, the team decided to ________. a) chew the fat b) call it a day c) square the circle d) show the flag 4. Over coffee, the old friends sat to ________, reminiscing about their school days. a) split hairs b) chew the fat c) put the lid on plans d) tell tales out of school 5. The rare painting is expected to ________ at next month’s art auction. a) come under the hammer b) hold water c) tan someone’s hide d) break new ground 6. The accountant was fired for attempting to ________ to hide the company’s losses. a) cook the books b) wave the flag c) pull someone’s leg d) talk shop 7. His explanation for being late didn’t ________ when the boss checked the facts. a) break new ground b) hold water c) put the lid on hopes d) square the circle 8. When he said he won the lottery, I knew he was just ________. a) pulling my leg b) chewing the fat c) telling tales out of school d) splitting hairs 9. The sudden budget cuts ________ the team’s plans for expansion. a) showed the flag b) put the lid on c) came under the hammer d) tanned their hide 10. By speaking out against injustice, she aimed to ________ for others to follow. a) wave the flag b) cook the books c) call it a day d) tell tales out of school 11. Instead of agreeing on the main issue, they wasted time ________ over minor details. a) splitting hairs b) holding water c) breaking new ground d) chewing the fat 12. Trying to meet the deadline without extra resources was like attempting to ________. a) pull someone’s leg b) square the circle c) put the lid on hopes d) brave the elements 13. At the party, the colleagues couldn’t help but ________, discussing work projects. a) tan someone’s hide b) talk shop c) show the flag d) come under the hammer 14. The coach threatened to ________ if the players didn’t follow the training rules. a) chew the fat b) tan their hide c) hold water d) break new ground 15. By leaking the company’s plans to a competitor, he was accused of ________. a) telling tales out of school b) waving the flag c) splitting hairs d) calling it a day EXERCISE 3. Multiple Choice Questions 1. The innovative design of the new smartphone completely ________. a) blew her mind b) kept her head above water c) set her mind on something d) turned her head 2. The manager decided to ________, allowing the team to experiment with new ideas. a) have half a mind to do something b) give them their head c) pick their brains d) keep a level head 3. After the rude service, she ________ complain to the restaurant manager. a) had got half a mind to b) was in two minds about c) spoke her mind d) racked her brains to 4. Ever since the trip, he’s had travel ________, constantly planning his next adventure. a) on his mind b) on the brain c) over heels d) above water 5. From their first date, they were ________ with each other. a) in two minds b) head over heels in love c) keeping a level head d) turning their heads 6. She was ________ whether to accept the job offer or stay in her current role. a) in two minds about b) setting her mind on c) making up her mind d) picking her brains about 7. During the crisis, the leader’s ability to ________ helped the team stay focused. a) rack her brains b) keep a level head c) blow her mind d) give her head 8. With multiple jobs, he struggled to ________ during the economic downturn. a) keep his head above water b) turn his head c) have travel on the brain d) speak his mind 9. After weeks of deliberation, she finally ________ to pursue a master’s degree. a) set her heart on b) made up her mind c) was head over heels d) kept a level head 10. The upcoming exam was constantly ________, making it hard for him to relax. a) on his mind b) blowing his mind c) in two minds d) racking his brains 11. She decided to ________ her colleague about effective project management techniques. a) turn her head b) pick her brains c) give her head d) speak her mind 12. He ________ to recall where he had parked his car after the event. a) kept his head above water b) racked his brains c) had half a mind to d) was head over heels 13. Ever since childhood, she had ________ becoming a professional dancer. a) kept a level head about b) set her heart on c) been in two minds about d) had on the brain 14. During the meeting, he wasn’t afraid to ________ about the flaws in the proposal. a) speak his mind b) blow his mind c) pick their brains d) turn their heads 15. The sudden fame began to ________, making her overly confident in her decisions. a) keep her head above water b) turn her head c) set her mind on something d) be on her mind EXERCISE 4. Multiple Choice Questions 1. After losing his job, he had to ________ for several months while searching for new work. a) be on the dole b) come to life c) earn his own keep d) keep pace with others 2. The authorities vowed to ________ for their involvement in the financial scandal. a) do them a good turn b) bring them to book c) give them the sack d) take it in good part 3. The once-thriving factory had ________, with broken machinery and no workers. a) come to a sorry pass b) come to life c) made a dash for success d) kept its hair on 4. The quiet town ________ during the annual festival, with music and vibrant celebrations. a) kept pace with others b) came to life c) drew the line d) lived on borrowed time 5. She ________ by offering to babysit her neighbor’s children during an emergency. a) drew the line at helping b) did them a good turn c) had the gift of the gab d) was up to the mark 6. He was willing to work overtime but ________ staying past midnight. a) drew the line at b) kept his hair on about c) made a dash for d) took in good part 7. At 18, she moved out to ________, taking a job to support herself. a) live on borrowed time b) earn her own keep c) come to a sorry pass d) keep pace with friends 8. Due to repeated tardiness, he was ________ from his position at the company. a) given the sack b) brought to book c) done a good turn d) up to the mark 9. Her ability to ________ helped her excel as a salesperson. a) keep her hair on b) have the gift of the gab c) draw the line d) come to life 10. The company struggled to ________ its competitors in adopting new technology. a) make a dash for b) keep pace with c) take in good part d) live on borrowed time 11. When he started panicking about the delay, she shouted, “________” a) Keep your hair on! b) Come to a pretty pass! c) Draw the line! d) Earn your own keep! 12. After his severe diagnosis, the doctors said he was ________ but remained active. a) up to the mark b) living on borrowed time c) coming to life d) keeping pace with others 13. Seeing the bus about to leave, she ________ the stop to catch it. a) drew the line at b) made a dash for c) had the gift of the gab for d) took in good part 14. Despite the harsh critique, she ________ and used it to improve her work. a) kept her hair on b) came to a sorry pass c) took it in good part d) brought them to book 15. His performance in the final exam was ________, earning him a scholarship. a) on the dole b) up to the mark c) living on borrowed time d) a good turn EXERCISE 5. Multiple Choice Questions 1. Ever since the argument, she continued to ________ him for betraying her trust. a) bear a grudge against b) call his bluff c) pull her socks up d) run in her blood 2. When he threatened to quit, the manager decided to ________, knowing he needed the job. a) put him through his paces b) call his bluff c) change his spots d) thread his way through 3. Despite promises to reform, he couldn’t ________ and continued his reckless behavior. a) change his spots b) make their mouths water c) meet his Waterloo d) pop the question 4. The aroma of freshly baked bread was enough to ________ everyone in the room. a) put them through their paces b) make their mouths water c) run in their blood d) bear a grudge against them 5. The champion boxer finally ________ in the match against the young contender. a) pulled his socks up b) met his Waterloo c) threaded his way through d) called their bluff 6. After years of dating, he planned a romantic evening to ________ to his girlfriend. a) pop the question b) change his spots c) make her mouth water d) put her through her paces 7. After failing the test, she knew she had to ________ to improve her grades. a) bear a grudge against the teacher b) pull her socks up c) run in her blood d) meet her Waterloo 8. The coach ________ the new recruits to assess their fitness and skills. a) called their bluff b) put them through their paces c) threaded their way through d) made their mouths water 9. Her talent for music seems to ________, as her parents were both renowned pianists. a) run in her blood b) change her spots c) meet her Waterloo d) pull her socks up 10. He had to ________ the crowded market to reach the other side quickly. a) bear a grudge against b) thread his way through c) pop the question in d) call the bluff of EXERCISE 6. Multiple Choice Questions 1. The company’s new AI technology is considered to be ________ artificial intelligence research. a) at the cutting edge of b) a going concern in c) no laughing matter for d) the spitting image of 2. The fingerprints found at the crime scene provided ________ against the suspect. a) extenuating circumstances b) damning evidence c) a saving grace d) teething troubles 3. The judge reduced the sentence due to ________, such as the defendant’s family hardship. a) running costs b) extenuating circumstances c) a melting pot d) a roaring success 4. Before moving, she provided a ________ to ensure her mail would reach her new home. a) forwarding address b) going concern c) growing pains d) saving grace 5. The family bakery, profitable for decades, is a ________ in the community. a) teething trouble b) going concern c) melting pot d) no laughing matter 6. The startup faced ________ as it struggled to establish its brand in the market. a) running costs b) growing pains c) a roaring success d) a forwarding address 7. She left the meeting ________ to catch her flight on time. a) with flying colours b) in a tearing hurry c) at the cutting edge d) as a saving grace 8. The company’s financial crisis was ________, requiring immediate action. a) a melting pot b) no laughing matter c) a going concern d) the spitting image 9. The city is a ________, with residents from diverse cultural backgrounds living together. a) melting pot b) roaring success c) forwarding address d) teething trouble 10. The new product launch was a ________, exceeding all sales expectations. a) growing pain b) roaring success c) damning evidence d) no laughing matter 11. The high ________ of maintaining the old building forced the school to relocate. a) running costs b) extenuating circumstances c) saving grace d) cutting edge 12. His lack of experience was a drawback, but his enthusiasm was his ________. a) teething trouble b) saving grace c) forwarding address d) growing pain 13. The young boy is ________ his father, with the same eyes and smile. a) at the cutting edge of b) the spitting image of c) in a tearing hurry like d) a going concern like 14. The new software had some ________, but updates soon resolved the issues. a) running costs b) teething troubles c) roaring successes d) extenuating circumstances 15. She passed the certification exam ________, earning the highest score in her class. a) in a tearing hurry b) with flying colours c) as a melting pot d) as no laughing matter
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