English Idiom Lesson 6

The businessman inspected the contract carefully before signing it.

• looked over

• looked out (Lesson 5)

• counted on

What's happening, John? The smoke alarm is ringing but there's no fire!

• putting out

• going on

• hanging up

The dark clouds rolled in quickly and it began to rain without warning.

• all along (Lesson 2)

• out of order

• all of a sudden

When do you think that we'll arrive at the hotel this evening?

• get on (Lesson 1)

• go on

• get to

I'm busy this week, but I hope to have time free next week.

• to take my time (Lesson 3)

• to have time off

• to check over

Gradually I'm learning how to play tennis, thanks to my kind instructor.

• Little by little (Lesson 2)

• All at once

• Few and far between

It's nice to know that I can trust you to help me when I need it.

• count on

• check over

• make friends

The phone is making noise because you forgot to replace the receiver.

• to go over

• to take place (Lesson 4)

• to hang up

He's so careful when he plays sports that injuries are unusual for him.

• under the weather

• few and far between

• out of order

The students were happy because they were able to leave class early.

• took time off to

• went on

• got to