IDIOMS EXERCISES Ex 1 : 1.Debbie is the black ....

of the family, having left home at 17 to live with her boyfriend A. Pig B. Bird C. Sheep D. Dog 2. I didn't tell her to apologize. She did it of her own... A. Accord B. Mind C. soul D. Heart 3. When you are famous, you and your family become .... property A. Earth B. Public C. Danger D. Community 4. Many predictors think that the end of the world is at..... A. Hand B. Leg C. Head D. Face 5. His behavior was very rude. I was really at the end of my.... A. Rope B. Heart C. Knife D. Soul 6. The money my parents left me will .... in handy when I have a finncil problem A. Go B. Appear C. Come D. Bring 7. I've been on.... nine since i heard i had passed the exam A. Happiness B. Sky C. Universe D. Cloud 8. We expect your son to pass the final exam with flying..... A. Flag B. Color C. Symbol D. Medal 9. The escaped prisoner fought ...... before he was finally overpowered A. Black and white B. Body and soul C. Dog and cat D. Tooth and nail 10. Thanks for sending me those flowers. They really made my .... A. Day B. Light C. Happiness D. Hope Ex 2 1.David hit the.... when he found out his son had damaged his car A. Roof B. Floor C. Window D. Kitchen 2. I always get ..... in my stomach before having an exam A. Birds B. Bees C. Butterflies D. Bats 3. If you want to buy a flat in New York, you'll have to pay through the.... A. Head B. Face C. Eyes D. Nose 4. So you don't remember Mary? Well, here's a photograph of you with her which might ... your memory A. Bring B. Jog C. Take D. Pass 5. Im so sorry. I didnt mean to ... your leg A. Break B. Push C. Cut D. Pull 6. Skippy is the present her parents gave her on her 10th birthday. Ever since, it has been the .... of her eyes A. Apple B. Orange C. Peach D. Grape 7.When i saw her taking the knife away, I began to smell a.... Dog B. Wolf C. Fox D. Rat 8. Let's look for her. She is our.... of hope A. Beam B. Ray C. Source D. Sky 9. The climber .... to the teeth with tent, food, drink and weapon A. Prepared B. Brought C. Took D. Armed 10.Some women used to think they were .... the shelf if they weren't married at 30. A. In B. On C. At D. With Ex3

1.This treatment can ...... time for the patient but I'm afraid this won't cure him A. buy B. wait C. Take D. Make 2. Both his father and mother were writers, so literature runs in his........... A. Soul B. Body C. Heart D. Blood 3.This necklace is out of this...... A. Planet B. World C Universe D. History 4. Im managing to keep my head above.... though Im not earning much A. Fire B. Water C. Sky D. Roof 5. Stop talking to those angry man! You're just.... fuel to the fire A. Adding B. Giving C. Putting D. Fetching 6. Lee :" What time's the meeting?" Jack :"... me! Let's ask Susan A. Hit B. Push C. Beats D. Kick 7."Hurry, Adriana! We're late!" "Keep your hair..... I'm coming!" A. On B. In C. Above D. Along 8.In this terrible weather , put on a coat or you'll catch your...... A. Sickness B. Headache C. Tiredness D. Death 9.This battle will go..... history as one of most important victories A. Along with B. Down in C. Up with D. Inside 10. She is without .... the best student in the class. A. Evidence B. Fault C. Sense D. Question Ex4 1.The accident was caused by a taxi driver ...the traffic light A. Breaking B. Jumping C. Dancing D. Skipping 2. The band's latest record is selling like hot... A. Shrimp B. Water C. Rice D. Cake 3. My father refused to eat meat that had been fried. He had a... in his bonnet about it A. Bee B. Ant C. worm D. Bug 4. He ... daggers at her across the room when she mentioned his divorce A. Watched B. Took C. Looked D. Jumped 5.Up to now both side in the dispute have been cautious, but now the gloves are... and a serious confrontation is expected A. Put B. Broken C. Off D. Exploded 6. Thank you for your explanation, but I'm afraid. I'm still in a... over what happened A. Fog B. trouble C. Wonder D. Shade 7. I managed to get... winks after lunch A. Thirty B. Forty C. Fifty D. Sixty 8. At first, ... smiles on him and the business was successful. A. Destiny B. Fate C. Lot D. Fortune 9. She didn't mind people smoking, but her ... hate was people blowing smoke in her face A. Gift B. beast C. Pet D. monster 10. "You might get into the football team if you practice hard." "Yes, and pigs might...!" A. Run B. Swim C. Study D. Fly Ex5 1.I can't stand Mr. Bryan. He's always blowing his own.... 2. I've heard that argument before and quite frankly it just doesn't carry .... 3. He has a quick temper and easily flies off the ... 4.They never visited her before when she was ill, but they came to her funeral and wept a

few... tears 5. David is not only rich but also generous. When his friends are in trouble, he offers a helping ... 6. In today's meeting there were several new proposals on the ... 7. Can't you finish your food? Your eyes are bigger than your ... 8.If we don't get paid soon, we'll be in the .... 9.You haven't got the... of what I'm trying to say. 10.Because the owner wanted a quick sale, the house went for a... -only 15000$. Ex6: 1.She doesn't care what happens to anybody. She is as hard as... 2. Most people think that dangerous criminals should be locked up out of harm's... 3. When i heard the explosion, I nearly jumped out of my... 4. What do u mean you are surprised he's leaving? I thought it was common... that he was looking for another job 5.You've been working for 5 hours. Why don't you let your... down. 6. She really thinks she will win the beauty contest? What .... is she on? 7. I'll lend you my car so ... as you promise to take care of it. 8. I know it's inconvenient to go to work without a car. But look on ..... At least, you can save money on petrol and no need to worry about accident. 9. Of course he will get what he want. ... talks, doesn't it? 10. It rained ...and ...all week. Ex7 1.How do you feel after winning the contest? I'm over......... 2. This charming cottage dates back to the 15th century and is as pretty as......... ,with its thatched roof and secluded garden 3. She's still waiting for her............Charming 4. She hired a private...........to look for her missing sister 5. Away from the routine of army life some ex- soldiers go completely off the......... 6. It never......but it.......! First I found that the car had been stolen and then I lost the keys to my flat. 7. After living with him for a year, she found that she could ........ him like a book. 8. When I went to my girlfriend's house for the first time, her family really put out the red ...........for me. 9. She arrives at work at 8.45 every day, as regular as.......... 10. Everyone needs a....... over their.......... but thousands remain homeless. Ex8: 1.Whether or not he will be successful is beside the ........... The most important thing is that he tries his best. A. point B. garden C. road D. dream 2. You have made mistakes two times, Paul. Now, you must buckle ........... if you dont want to be fired the boss said. A. on B. up C. on D. down

3.If you still ......... class, you will fail the exam said Mother to Tommy. A. Fail B. cut C. break D. leave 4.You have lost both your house and property. ...... real! A. get B. be C. become D. look 5.Jack needs to stop drinking so much coffee, but he is so addicted to caffeine that its a lost ........... A. Reason B. cause C. hope D. chance 6.Peter likes wearing old-fashioned clothes, he doesnt give a ........... what people said. A. hoot B. reason C. cause D. shot 7.This is really a tough situation. Do you think they will work out for the best?. Im sure they will. Every cloud has a .............. lining. A. gold B. diamond C. silver D. twinkling Ex9 Complete each sentence with an idiom from the box. A can of swarms called to account on the one hand be that as it may Give him the benefit of the doubt the other side of the coin 1) In some way its glamorous being a pop star. But .is that you no longer have any privacy. 2) Its time these pretty criminals were. for their irresponsible actions. 3) I know Bills a nice person, but, ., he still has to pull his weight in the office. 4) .., I think Janna might have the best personality for the job, but, on the other, Mina has more experience. 5) If hes apologized , I think you should . 6) It would be opening to inquire about his finances. Ex10: 1.I overslept this morning and caught the last bus to school by the... of my teeth 2. At first, I was eager to go abroad to find a job but later i got... feet 3. You look like death.... up. What time did you go home from the party last night 4. When he was young, he was an excellent spy. He sometimes tells me about his.... shaves before he retired and moved to the city. 5. The fact that the team lost the last match was the last..... The coach was forced to resign. 6. Listening to piece of classical music is the first thing i do everyday. Classical music is really my cup of.... 7. That young man must be off his.... when driving his car so fast 8. He has been working at this museum for more than 30 years and knows it like the... of his..... 9. You should... on it and give me your answer at the end of this month. 10.I found out that I had just ... a brick when saying that I met her boyfriend at the restaurant because he had told her that he went to an important meeting at the company. Ex11:

1. Turning up half an hour late for the interview really ........ (goose). 2. We were hoping to keep the wedding a secret, but my mother soon let ................ (bag). 3. You're ................ (horse) trying to get Harry to change his mind! 4. I don't think I'd recognize her now; it's ............... (donkey) since I last saw her. 5. Harold has really ............... (dogs) since his wife died. Looking at him now, it's hard to believe he was once a successful barrister. 6. It's not that I mind giving her a lift home every Tuesday, but what ............. (goat) is the fact that she's never once offered to pay for the petrol. 7. As I had to go to Swansea on business, I decided ................. (birds) and visit my old school as well. 8. Although he had only known her for two weeks he decided to ............(bull) and ask her to marry him. 9. She loved tennis and couldn't watch it ................(cows). 10. Youre upset now, I know. But you'll soon forget her - after all, .......... (fish). Ex12: 1. That's the last time I invite Steve for a meal. He really ................... (pig) last night. 2. When their grandfather died, Robert and his sister got ............ (lion) of his money. 3. After years of commuting from Brighton to London, he decided to get out of ....... (rat) and buy a small farm in Wales. 4. When I tell my parents that Paul and I have decided to call off the wedding they're going to ...........(kittens). 5. We're off to .............. (party) tonight - David's getting married on Saturday. 6. You'd better ask your father if you can borrow the car this time; you know what .............. he..... (song) last time. 7. I can't stand the new boss; he's always .................... (fault) my work.