Test 1-Idioms in Context | English Idioms and Phrases

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Every language has its own idioms and expression and the English language has plenty of phrases that is useful to learn. Idioms are words or phrases that aren’t meant to be taken literally and usually have a cultural meaning behind them. Most of the English idioms you hear are offering advice’s but also contain some underlying principles and values.
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    Question 1: And ___________ , I’d like to present a book called «The theory of chaos» written by our dear friend Charlie Brown.
    A. piping down
    B. hitting the sack
    C. last but not least
    D. crying wolf
    Question 2: Brooke has already been in a project for a couple of months but she still ______________ . I think we should make a decision on her staying in a team.
    A. holds her horses
    B. hits the hay
    C. lives high on the hog
    D. can’t cut the mustard
    Question 3: If you give me the chance I’ll complete the task in _______________ .
    A. a mumbo-jumbo
    B. a New York minute
    C. a loose cannon
    D. a fuddy-duddy
    Question 4: It is a real ____________________ over him. Reporters and photographers follow him almost 24/7.
    A. foam at the mouth
    B. fool’s gold
    C. feeding frenzy
    D. green room
    Question 5: I can’t say anything about Eaton, but I think he’s ____________ . You should beware of him.
    A. a dark horse
    B. a mumbo-jumbo
    C. a fuddy-duddy
    D. a New York minute
    Question 6: Harold, __________ the contract! We can no longer afford their service.
    A. eighty-six
    B. off the hook
    C. dry run
    D. no dice
    Question 7: I earn enough money but I think I could do much more. However, it's a great risk to look for a better job nowadays. So, ____________________ .
    A. a drop in a bucket
    B. a fool and his money are easily parted
    C. a leopard can’t change his spots
    D. a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
    Question 8: Little Bobby is _________ for his elder brother.
    A. a dark horse
    B. a dead ringer
    C. a loose cannon
    D. a fuddy-duddy
    Question 9: So, when ________________ , it’s time to discuss celebrities’ dresses, successes and failures.
    A. it takes two to tango
    B. great minds think alike
    C. Elvis has left the building
    D. practice makes perfect
    Question 10: No one likes to get ______________ . So, let’s work hard to establish good relations.
    A. off on the wrong foot
    B. out of the blue
    C. off the hook
    D. on the same page