IDIOMS 2

She was so tired last night that she slept like ______ until 10 0'clock this morning.

A. a squirrel B. death C. a log D. a zombie

• A

• B

• C

• D

“What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly ___ and most certainly not for publication.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

• A

• B

• C

• D

I always get _______ in my stomach before visiting the dentist.

A. worms B. butterflies C. crabs D. hedgehogs

• A

• B

• C

• D

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

• A

• B

• C

• D

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

• A

• B

• C

• D

I was all set to take the job in Tokyo, but at the last minute I _____ and decied to stay in Britain.

A. pulled my finger out B. got cold feet C. held my horses D. called it a day

• A

• B

• C

• D

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

• A

• B

• C

• D

I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of ______ shaves.

A. narrow B. near C. close D. tiny

• A

• B

• C

• D

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

• A

• B

• C

• D

After a good night's sleep he woke up feeling as fresh as ______ and eager to start work again.

A. fruit B. a daisy C. a kitten D. a maiden

• A

• B

• C

• D