1. I just took it _____ that he’d always be available.
A. into consideration B. easy C. into account D. for granted
2. I accidentally _____Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.
A. kept an eye on B. lost touch with C. paid attention to D. caught sight of
3. I was glad when he said that his car was ___________.
A. for my use B. for me use C. at my use D. at my disposal.
4. I really must go and lie down for a while; I’ve got a ________ headache.
A. cutting B. splitting C. ringing D. cracking
5. Stop _____ about the bush, John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is.
A. rushing B. hiding C. beating D. moving
6. I usually buy my clothes______. It’s cheaper than going to a dress- maker.
A. off the beg B. on the house C. in public D. on the shelf
7. My father _______when he found out that I’d damaged the car.
A. hit the roof B. saw pink elephants C. made my blood boil D. brought the house down.
8. If you want a flat in the centre of the city you have to pay through the ________ for it.
A. teeth B. back of your head C. nose D. arm
9. I caught the last bus by the skin of my ___.
A. mouth B. leg C. neck D. teeth
10. It was a joke! I was pulling your ________.
A. thumb B. hair C. toe D. leg
11. I always get _______ in my stomach before visiting the dentist.
A. worms B. butterflies C. crabs D. hedgehogs
12. Those smart phones are selling like_____. If you want one, you’d better buy one now before they’re all gone.
A. shooting stars B. fresh bread C. hot cakes D. wild oats
13. I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of ______ shaves.
A. narrow B. near C. close D. tiny
14. My father refused to eat meat that had been fired. He had _______ in his bonnet about it causing cancer.
A. a bug B. a bee C. a bull D. an ant
15. I can’t stand Mr. Brian. He’s always blowing his own _______- telling everyone how good he is at everything.
A. balloon B. breath C. mind D. trumpet
16. The escaped prisoner fought ______ before he was finally overpowered.
A. head over heels B. tooth and nail C. heart and soul D. foot and mouth.
17. I didn’t suspect anything at first, but when I noticed her going through the office drawers I began to smell______.
A. a rat B. a pig C. a thief D. a culprit
18. Peter was born and brought up in Hastings and knows it like the _____.
A. nose on his face B. tip of the tongue C. back of his hand D. hair on his head
19. 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.
A. final curtain B. last straw C. end of the line D. last waltz
20. He has a quick temper and easily _______ off the handle.
A. leaps B. goes C. runs D. flies
21. Before she left for Australia she promised her parents that she would drop them _______ at least once a month.
A. a note B. a word C. the news D. a line
22. I was all set to take the job in Tokyo, but at the last minute I _____ an ddecied to stay in Britain.
A. pulled my finger out B. got cold feet C. held my horses D. called it a day.
23. “What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly ___ and most certainly not for publication. “ said the government official to the reporter.
A. beside the point B. for the time being C. by the way D. off the record
24. I’ve never enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my ______.
A. piece of cake B. chip off the old block C. biscuit D. cup of tea
25. “What’s wrong with Tom today? He’s unusually quiet,” “He’s got something on his ______. I expect”.
A. brain B. mind C. thoughts D. brow
26. He was wearing very shabby, dirty clothes and looked very _______.
A. easy- going B. down to earth C. out of shape D. down at heel
27. Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over ________.
A. fist B. heel C. head D. palm
28. I can’t see us beating them at tennis this year- we’re so out of ______.
A. step B. practice C. fitness D. breath
29. 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.
A. having his cake and eating it B. burning the candle at both ends C. playing with fire D. going to town
30. I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the ______ of my tongue.
A. edge B. tip C. top D. front
31. That’s exactly what I mean, Tom. You’ve _______!
A. put your foot in it B. killed two birds with one stone C. put two and two together D. hit the nail on the head
32. “I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon.” “Good luck! I’ll keep my _____crossed for you”
A. legs B. fingers C. arms D. hands
33. “If only I hadn’t lent him that money!” “Well, you did, so it’s no good crying over ________ milk.
A. split B. wasted C. sour D. goat’s
34. The car swerved to avoid a cyclist and just missed hitting a passer- by by ______.
A. a slight edge B. a narrow escape C. a close thing D. a hair’s breath
35. Well, well, if it isn’t Kathy Lewis! You’re a sight for _______eyes!
A. old B. blue C. sore D. crocodile
36. You know times have been bad lately, Peter, but keep your _______up; things are bound to get better soon.
A. chin B. head C. socks D. mind
37. He may be shy now, but he’ll soon come out of his ______ when he meets the right girl.
A. shoe B. shell C. shed D. hole
38. I’am afraid you’ve caught me on the ______. I wasn’t expecting you until this afternoon.
A. stove B. grapevine C. spot D. hop
39. Nagging Susan to stop smoking has no effect on her. It’s like water off ________.
A. a windmill B. a duck’s back C. a dripping tap D. an umbrella
40. Have you seen the new boss? She’s the _____image of Marilyn Monroe.
A. live B. true C. spitting D. same
