IDIOMS 1-20

1. The governments spin _____ always make sure the news is positive.
a) device; b) polls; c) doctors.
2. I think theres a hidden _____ in companys plans.
a) thought; b) agenda; c) notebook.
3. In a _____, I accepted. No more details.
a) nutshell; b) part; c) brief.
4. Hes the best in computers. Hes second to _____.
a) no one; b) none; c) anyone.
5. Marie Curie did some _____ breaking research.
a) earth; b) ground; c) ice.
6. Julie was ________on my nerves with many questions.
a) stepping; b) walking; c)grating.
7. Rovi is not all its _____ up to be.
a) broken; b) cracked; c) mode.
8. The services at your hotel _____ a lot to be desired. Ill complain about it.
a) let; b) leave; c) live.
9. I simply called him pig but he _____ it out of all proportion.
a) blew; b)looked; c) took.
10.Youll come to _____ with this loss. Youll see!
a) yourself; b) terms; c) end.
11.The teacher will give you a _____ time if you dont finish the book.
a) bad; b) difficult; c) hard.
12.He won the match by the skin of his _____ .
a) teeth; b) eyes; c) nose.
13. The economy is hanging _____ a thread.
a) by; b) at; c) in.
14.I gave it my _____, but only managed to come second in the race.
a) everything; b) all; c) all out.
15.If we all _____ our weight, wed easily finish the job.
a) pulled; b) pushed; c) had.
16.If need _____, Ill give you a hand.
a) be; b) is; c) will be.
17.He felt duty _____ to go his aunts funeral.
a) obliged; b)pushed; c) bound.
18. We managed to get the prize against all the _____.
a) odds; b) odd; c) fate.
19.Im note sure if well get the promotion. Its touch and _____.
a) go; b) leave; c) draw.
20. Her father is a teacher in her school, but she doesnt take it for _____. She works
hard.
a) certain; b) sure; c) granted.
21.You shouldve come to the show. Anybody who is _____ was there.
a) anybody; b) anyone; c) everyone.
22.He made a name for _____ in the world of literature.
a) him; b) himself; c) his.
23.Who told you I dont stomach Jack? Its a figment of your _____.
a) mind; b) brain; c) imagination.
24.Im having _____ thoughts about going to Paris.
 a) double; b)two; c) second.
25.The photocopier has completely given up the _____ .We need a new one.
a) ghost; b) dust; c) life.
26.They couldnt get out of that situation. Theyd dug themseleves into a _____.
a) block; b) barrel; c) hole.
27.I was determined to get to _____ with the complicated situation.
a) grips; b)end; c) pieces.
28.The journalist _____a great deal of light on the political crisis.
a) made; b) did; c) shed.
29.May is always at Janes own beck and _____ and does everything she wants her
to.
a) call; b) hook; c) way.

30. Dean suffers from _______grapes because I drive a Porsche.

a) sweet; b) sour; c) bitter.

IDIOMS 21-40

1. The present she gave me made my _____ . It was over the moon.
a) life; b) joy; c) day.
2. He was _____, calm and collected before the interview.
a) cold; b) quiet; c) cool.
3. She was _____ in the dumps when her boyfriend left her.
a) down; b) low; c) somewhere.
4. So far, I have managed to keep the flu at _____.
a) distance; b) far; c) bay.
5. My boss promised shed make it _____ to me and pay me more next time.
a) up; b) down; c) out.
6. Sue is always in the centre of attention. She really is _____ than life.
a) bigger; b) better; c) larger.
7. Watch his step! Hes an unknown__________.
a) amount; b) quantity; c) number.
8. Her work is a far _____ from his. Shell get the prize.
a) mile; b) deal; c) cry.
9. It was a _____ off. I shouldnt have paid that much on that dress.
a) fortune; b) nose; c) rip.
10.Every time we go to the restaurant, he _____ up the bill.
a) pays; b) picks; c) gets.
11.His accident put _____ to his swimming career.
a) paid; b) end; c) price.
12.Im snowed _____ at work and always on the go.
a) in; b) on; c) under.
13.Being a cashier is a dead-end _____.
a) work; b) job; c) activity.
14.His career advanced _____ leaps and bounds.
a) in; b) at; c) on.
15.This is what he said word _____ word.
a) by; b) for; c) in.
16.I wanted to ask her out but it slipped my _____.
a) mind; b) brain; c) thoughts.
17.I racked my _____, but I couldnt find an answer.
a) brain; b) brains; c) mind.
18.This sofa is old now, but it has seen better _____.
a) years; b) times; c) days.
19.We must work against the _____ to finish the project.
a) time; b) clock; c) hours.
20.You must start it _____ scratch.
a) by; b) at; c) from.
21.Its difficult to say which book is better. Youre _____ the devil and the deep
blue sea.
a) under; b) among; c) between.
22.When it comes to speaking in French, Im _____ of my depth and cant handle.
a) out ; b) into; c) nowhere.
23.Going to Paris was a _____ herring for the investigators. They should have
gone to London.
a) black; b) green; c) red.
24.He didnt want to play _____, so he was sacked.
a) ball; b) bat; c) cards.
25.Glossy clothes are the new black. You have to follow _____.
a) like; b) same; c) suit.
26.Due to his failure, he had to go back to _____ one.
a) square; b) number; c) moment.
27.My best _____ was to buy that software.
a) thing; b) bet; c) situation.
28.Dean is a dark _____. Nobody expected it.
a) horse; b) wolf; c) fly.
29.Im dating her ex. Thats why shes looking _____ at me.
a) daggers; b) knives; c) darts.
30.This experience has left a _____ taste in my mouth.
a) sad; b) bitter c) sour.
31._____ rage is increasing in many countries.
a) road; b) way; c) street.

IDIOMS 41-60

1. Its good to invest in this company. Its as safe as______.

a) homes; b) houses; c) safe.
2. Im sitting on the _____ whether or not to side with him.
a) key; b) door; c) fence.
3. He always burns the candle at both _____ because of this exam.
a) ends; b)sides; c) parts.
4. I dont know anything about this. Put me in the ______, please.
a) middle; b)painting; c) picture.
5. Our profits hit ______ bottom this month.
a) rock; b) stone; c) cliff.
6. He was happy to push the _____ out for his birthday.
 a) boat; b) ship; c) element.
7. Its plain_____. I thought itd be difficult.
a) clearing; b) sailing; c) pushing.
8. Youve missed the ______. No more tickets!
a) ropes; b) oar; c) boats.
9. He was envious and therefore, used to _____a spanner in the works.
a) place; b) push; c) put.
10.We are not on the _____ wavelength and dont get on well.
a) same; b) like; c) likely.
11.She has computers _____ her fingertips.
a) in; b) on; c) at.
12.As a rule of _____, the boss opens the meetings.
a) toe; b) thumb; c) finger.
13.His red outfit stood out like a sore _____.
a) thumb; b) hand; c) finger.
14.My children are always _____ my feet when Im trying to tidy up.
a) in; b) among; c) under.
15.This building has been a _____ of contention between the two brothers.
a) bone; b) shoulder; c) leg.
16.He confessed he was guilty. He made a clean _____ of it.
a) breast; b) neck; c) face.
17.Hes given me the cold_____ for some time and dont know why.
a) shoulder; b) face c) neck.
18.She didnt turn a _____ when she saw the blood.
a) hair; b) face; c) throat.
19.The authorities have _____ a blind eye to the muggers.
a) raised; b) batted; c) turned.
20.In the _____ of an eye, the magician made the rabbit turn up.
a) bat; b) blink; c) run.
21.He wont help you! He just paid _____ service to you!
a) lip; b) word; c)tongue.
22.You can pick Dans _____ when it comes to geography.
a) brains; b) mind; c)thoughts.
23.He must help me as i helped him. He said: Scratch my _____ and Ill scratch
yours.
a) neck; b) back; c) nose.
24.Whats wrong with you? You have a long _____ !
a) face; b) hair; c) lip.
25.If the _____ comes to the worst, Ill quit.
a) bad; b) worse; c) worst.
26.Rovi was my old stamping _____ when I was a student.
a) place; b) ground; c) land.
27.Dont rely on him! His memory is like a/n _____.
a) sieve; b)elephant; c) lightning.
28.I wouldnt trust her. Shes as cunning as a _____.
a) sin; b) fish; c) fox.
29.The _____ line is that children must be protected.
a) important; b) bottom; c) fine.
30.Telling him to quit smoking is like a red rag to a _____.
a) bull; b) turkey; c) fish.