Idioms Exercise p. 63-69

I just took it _____ that he’d always be available.

I accidentally _____Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.

I was glad when he said that his car was ___________.

I really must go and lie down for a while; I’ve got a ________ headache.

Stop _____ about the bush, John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is.

I usually buy my clothes______. It’s cheaper than going to a dress- maker.

My father _______when he found out that I’d damaged the car.

If you want a flat in the centre of the city you have to pay through the ________ for it.

I caught the last bus by the skin of my ___.

It was a joke! I was pulling your ________.

I always get _______ in my stomach before visiting the dentist.

Those smart phones are selling like_____. If you want one, you’d better buy one now before they’re all gone.

I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of ______ shaves.

My father refused to eat meat that had been fired. He had _______ in his bonnet about it causing cancer.

I can’t stand Mr. Brian. He’s always blowing his own _______- telling everyone how good he is at everything.

The escaped prisoner fought ______ before he was finally overpowered.

I didn’t suspect anything at first, but when I noticed her going through the office drawers I began to smell______.

Peter was born and brought up in Hastings and knows it like the _____.

I was already fed up with the job, but when the boss walked into my office and told me he expected me to work overtime that was the ________. I quit.

He has a quick temper and easily _______ off the handle.

Before she left for Australia she promised her parents that she would drop them _______ at least once a month.

I was all set to take the job in Tokyo, but at the last minute I _____ an ddecied to stay in Britain.

€�What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly ___ and most certainly not for publication. “ said the government official to the reporter.

I’ve never enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my ______.

€�What’s wrong with Tom today? He’s unusually quiet,” “He’s got something on his ______. I expect”.

He was wearing very shabby, dirty clothes and looked very _______.

Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over ________.

. I can’t see us beating them at tennis this year- we’re so out of ______.

I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s beeen _____ for a long time. It was bound to affect his health sooner or later.

I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the ______ of my tongue.

That’s exactly what I mean, Tom. You’ve _______!

€�I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon.” “Good luck! I’ll keep my _____crossed for you”

. “If only I hadn’t lent him that money!” “Well, you did, so it’s no good crying over ________ milk.

The car swerved to avoid a cyclist and just missed hitting a passer- by by ______.

Well, well, if it isn’t Kathy Lewis! You’re a sight for _______eyes!

You know times have been bad lately, Peter, but keep your _______up; things are bound to get better soon.

He may be shy now, but he’ll soon come out of his ______ when he meets the right girl.

. I’am afraid you’ve caught me on the ______. I wasn’t expecting you until this afternoon.

Nagging Susan to stop smoking has no effect on her. It’s like water off ________.

Have you seen the new boss? She’s the _____image of Marilyn Monroe.

Writng rhymes for birthday cards is really easy. It’s money for old ________.

Of course you won’t become more intelligent if you eat a lit of fish – that’s just an old _____tale.

I agree that this is a bit of a _____ shot, but we’re desperate- we have to do something to try to save the company.

. I like my new job, the only fly in the ______ is the fact that I have to work every other weekend.

It’s a __________shame that so little is done nowadays to help the homeless in our large cities.

My aunt is a bit of a wet _____. She’s always spoiling everyone’s fun

We looked in every ______and cranny for the missing ring, but we couldn’t find it anywhere.

Everyone bosses me about at work, I’m nothing but a __________.

He had a soft _____ for his granddaughter and thoroughly spoilt her.

He just wanted one ______ before setting down and getting married.

Ask David to give you a hand moving the furniture. He’s as strong as _______.

You’re not getting enough to eat, Jane! Look at you! You’re as thin as a _________.

We can’t eat this meat – it’s as tough as ________!

You shouldn’t have frightened her like that, Poor thing! She went as white as _______!

Nothing ever seems to bother Colin. No matter what happens, he always seems to remain as cool as______.

You’ll have to shout, I’m afraid. My father’s as deaf as ________.

It’s hard to believe Brian and Stephen are brothers, isn’t it? They’re as different as _______.

Ever since I’ve given up smoking I feel as fit as _______!

Our dog looks very ferocious, but don’t worry, Liz. It’s gengtle like ________.

€�I hope the children didn’t play you up, Doris?” “No, not at all, Mrs Gardener. They’ve been as good as ___”.

€�The suitcase isn’t too heavy, is it?” “No, it’s as light as _______”.

€�By the way, have you heard the one about the Welshman, the Irishman and the pig?” Yes, we have. That joke’s as old as______”.

. Of course he loves you! It’s as plain as ________.

Kate was as pleased as ______ when she heard had passed the exam.

I hope the computer course starts this term. We’re all as keen as _______ to get going.

He was natural singer with a voice that was as clear as _______.

After a good night’s sleep he woke up feeling as fresh as ______and eager to start work again.

. He might look kind and sympathetic, but deep down he’s as hard as ____

Pauline can’t have immigrated to New Zealand because I saw her last night at Peter’s party, as ___as life.

It’s no use arguing with him, he won’t listen. He’s as stubborn as ______.

€�You’re drunk!” “No, I’m not. I’m as sober as _______”.

Am I nervous? Of course not. Look at my hand- it’s as steady as ______.

As students, David, Kevin and William were as thick as ____.

Whenever I feel embarrassed I always go as red as _______.

She was so tired last night that she slept like ____until 10 o’clock this morning.

We’d better get some extra food in if your brother is coming to stay with us. He eats like ______!

Normally she smoked 15-20 cigarettes a day, but whenever she was worried or nervous she smoked like_____.

€�Is the dress too big?” “No, not at all. It fits like________”.

News of the new pay agreement spread like _______throughout the factory.

. From the moment they first met they got on like ________.