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@& PRACTICE THE IDIOMS

Fill in the blank with the missing word:

1) I can’t believe you bought a couch at Honest Abe’s. Every-
thing in that store costs an arm and a
a) foot b) leg c) hand

2) After Bob found out that his advertising campaign failed, he
wanted to go back to the drawing

a) board b) table c) room

3) When somebody isn’t listening to you, there’s no in
trying to argue with them.
a) edge b) tip c) point

4) José is really smart. He’s as sharp as a
a) tack b) nail c) screw

5) The salespeople at Honest Abe’s always look angry and never
speak to anybody. No wonder they Bob the creeps.
a) take b) give c) allow

6) Bob got fired. He isn’t looking forward to the news to
his family.

a) breaking b) cracking c) saying

7) Bob thought his new advertisements would bring in lots of
customers and save the
a) morning b) night c) day

8) Fortunately, Bob no longer has to put with his stupid
boss at the furniture store.

a) over b) in c) up

ANSWERS TO LESSON 1, p. 160

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