Idioms 101 - 200 Final Test

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Idioms 101 - 200 Final Test

My boss is so ____________________. If there is any problem with the project, he will ___________________________________.

Yesterday, we had to _______________________. I finally got home at 10:00pm and ___________________________.

My grandmother is afraid to drive on the interstate, but she wanted to drive on our trip to Portland. That meant we had to take _____________________. I had to ________________________.

Her fiance seemed like a wonderful man, but after they married, he acted angry all the time. Now she is stuck with a ___________________ for a husband, and my __________________________.

When I was standing in line at the grocery store, I decided to _______________________ with the poor, old woman who was standing in front of me. I was glad I did because our chat seemed to ______________________.

When my brother started drinking too much, my parents told him that he was ____________________________. Finally, they told him to get his own apartment rather than live at home. They ____________________________________.

Your grandparents are creating their wills. They're trying to decide to whom to leave _______________________ of the fortune, but they're ________________________. If you ___________________________, they'll leave it all to you.

Hmmm. Your wife is staying out late on most nights. She does not answer your calls or texts. She says she is working, but she never has any money. I don't want to __________________________________, but I think ______________________________________.

We only have three days to meet our deadline. It's ______________________! If you ______________________, I'll be really angry.

I enjoy my small business, and I would love to _______________________, but I _____________________ right now. I'm a mother first. I will care for my kids now and when the last one is in kindergarten, I'll _____________________________.

If you are a different animal, you are an unusual person.

If you go back to the drawing board, you are definitely an architect.

If you have a heart of gold, you are hard, yet capable of being melted, like gold.

If there is no other option, then you will choose the last resort.

If you judge by appearances, you might learn that you can't judge a book by its cover.

If you put in your two cents with a dime, someone will give you eight cents in return.

If you are out of practice, you haven't practiced in a while.

If you are a night owl, you probably wake up at 5:00 or 6:00am.

If you feel like you're running in place, you're definitely on a treadmill at the gym.

If you make an educated guess, you choose based on some knowledge that you have.

In questions 21-30, match the idiom to its definition.tough call

Cutting edge

get nailed

You made your bed and now you have to lie in it

a white lie

You're pulling my leg

To say something under your breath

Don't give me that cock and bull story

You are what you eat

Around the clock

For questions 31-40, choose the best idioms.I hear that some people are ________________________ today. Let's ______________________________ and hope we are safe.

Unfortunately, I think that your business idea is _______________________, but you can _____________________ if you want.

She has _______________________ and she is demanding a pay raise, _________________________________.

Ever since he made his fortune, he has been living ______________________. He loves it. He says he'll give up his new lifestyle __________________________________.

Even though she has to ________________________ while living overseas, she is _______________________. ________________________, she is gaining useful work experience.

I need to test an idea from my psychology class. Will you ________________________? If so, we can _____________________ and start anytime.

You seem to think that you can have a bad attitude all the time and nothing will happen. _________________, _______________________________.

John and I used to be friends. When he was late, I ___________________________ and told everyone he had family problems. Finally, I realized that he's no good. He's just _______________________________.

My aunt is so naive and kind-hearted. Even when my uncle started drinking in the morning, she couldn't ________________________________. My mother had to ________________________ and tell her that he needed help.

I need some good business advice. If you can tell me how to _________________________________, I'm __________________.

If you are up-to-date, then you are on trend.

If you speak at your friend's expense, then you don't have to pay for lunch.

If you are in touch with an old friend, you might have the person's contact information and/or you might understand the person well.

If you get up to speed on a project, you're working quickly.

For most people, getting laid off from a company is a bitter pill to swallow.

If you decide to call it quits, you will need to write an official letter to tell the boss you are leaving.

If you set the record straight, you are correcting some false assumptions or information.

If it was a record-breaking year, then there was a lot of incorrect information. Later, you will set the record straight.

If your stomach is killing you, this usually means that you should avoid eating.

If you think there is no point in making a living, then you may become very poor, possibly homeless.

My boss is so . If there is any problem with the project, he will _______________.

Yesterday, we had to _. I finally got home at 10:00pm and _____.

My grandmother is afraid to drive on the interstate, but she wanted to drive on our trip to Portland. That meant we had to take _. I had to ____.

Her fiance seemed like a wonderful man, but after they married, he acted angry all the time. Now she is stuck with a _ for a husband, and my ________.

When I was standing in line at the grocery store, I decided to _ with the poor, old woman who was standing in front of me. I was glad I did because our chat seemed to .

When my brother started drinking too much, my parents told him that he was . Finally, they told him to get his own apartment rather than live at home. They ________.

Your grandparents are creating their wills. They're trying to decide to whom to leave _ of the fortune, but they're . If you _____, they'll leave it all to you.

Hmmm. Your wife is staying out late on most nights. She does not answer your calls or texts. She says she is working, but she never has any money. I don't want to , but I think ____.

We only have three days to meet our deadline. It's ! If you , I'll be really angry.

I enjoy my small business, and I would love to _____________, but I _ right now. I'm a mother first. I will care for my kids now and when the last one is in kindergarten, I'll ___________________.

For questions 31-40, choose the best idioms.I hear that some people are today. Let's ______ and hope we are safe.

Unfortunately, I think that your business idea is ___, but you can _ if you want.

She has _ and she is demanding a pay raise, ___________.

Ever since he made his fortune, he has been living . He loves it. He says he'll give up his new lifestyle ____________.

Even though she has to ____________ while living overseas, she is _. ______________, she is gaining useful work experience.

I need to test an idea from my psychology class. Will you ____? If so, we can _ and start anytime.

You seem to think that you can have a bad attitude all the time and nothing will happen. _, _______________.

John and I used to be friends. When he was late, I _ and told everyone he had family problems. Finally, I realized that he's no good. He's just _____.

My aunt is so naive and kind-hearted. Even when my uncle started drinking in the morning, she couldn't ________. My mother had to and tell her that he needed help.

I need some good business advice. If you can tell me how to _______________, I'm .