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PRACTICE THE [IDIOMS

Fill in the blank with the missing word:

1) What’s the ? You look upset.

a) situation b) issue c) matter

2) I know I can trust you. You would never stab me in the

a) leg b) back c) arm

3) If Bob and Susan run out of money, they can always borrow
money from Susan’s sister as a resort.
a) final b) first c) last

4) You look really stressed . Why don’t you sit down,
relax, and have a cup of tea?
a) about b) in c) out

5) Bob, everything will be fine. You just need to keep your chin
and remember that tomorrow is another day.
a) up b) down c) above

6) I just can’t make up my whether to order chicken or fish.
a) head b) brain c) mind

7) Nicole accidentally stepped on Ted’s guitar. Ted got really
angry and told her ;
a) off b) out c) away

8) Your husband left you for his psychologist? Hang there!
I’m sure he’ll realize she’s crazy and then come back to you.
a) up b) in c) out

ANSWERS TO LESSON 2, p. 160

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