Choose the word or phrase which is best completes each sentences.
1. I really must go and lie down for a while; I’ve got a __________ headache.
A. cutting B. splitting C. ringing D. cracking
2. Stop __________ about the bush, James! Just tell me exactly what the problem is.
A. rushing B. hiding C. beating D. moving
3. I usually buy my clothes __________. It’s cheaper than going to a dressmaker.
A. off the peg B. on the house C. in public D. on the shelf
4. David’s leaving on Friday. I suggest we all __________ and get him a going away present. £1 each should do.
A. dish out B. chip in C. pass the buck D. pay on the nail
5. 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
6. 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
7. I caught the last bus by the skin of my __________.
A. mouth B. leg C. neck D. teeth
8. Because the owner wanted a quick sale, the house went for __________ - only £30,000.
A. loose change B. a song C. a loaf of bread D. a smile
9. You didn’t think I was being serious, did you, Brian! It was a joke! I was pulling your __________, that’s all!
A. thumb B. hair C. toe D. leg
10. The accident was caused by a taxi driver __________ the traffic lights.
A. rushing B. missing C. jumping D. beating
11. Lend me £20, please, John. I’m __________ at the moment.
A. broke B. down the drain C. stuck up D. a bit thick
12. She would do anything for her youngest son. He was the __________ of her eye.
A. plum B. centre C. star D. apple
13. I always get __________ in my stomach before visiting the dentist.
A. plum B. butterflies C. crabs D. hedgehogs
14. Those second-hand Walkmans 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
