C1 Alternative phrases and idioms

Which phrase can replace the underlined phrase?

They all got there just in time for the start of the show.

• made it

• never think twice

• fair enough

• hold my own

Which phrase can replace the underlined phrase?

The time for forgiveness is not appropriate anymore.

• made it

• missed the point

• hold my own

• has long gone

Which phrase can be used in the blank space?

He wasn't sure where he went wrong. He thought he had done what was needed, had he _____________?

• has long gone

• fair enough

• never think twice

• missed the point

Which phrase can replace the underlined phrase?

He saw she was annoyed with him. It was reasonable as he was an hour late.

• never think twice

• fair enough

• hold my own

• nose to the grindstone

Which phrase can be used in the blank space?

The poor employee has no time to rest and must keep his _____________ to make the deadline.

• hold my own

• nose to the grindstone

• never think twice

• fair enough

Which phrase can be used in the blank space??

I am a spontaneous kind of person. I ___________ when I am asked to do something new.

• hold my own

• fair enough

• never think twice

• missed the point

Which phrase can replace the underlined phrase?

I stand up for myself when confronted by idiots.

• nose to the grindstone

• hold my own

• never think twice

• has long gone

Which phrase can be used in the blank space?

My friend's brother is not very approachable, he's a bit of ____________ .

• full of himself

• a soft touch

• a heart of gold

• a cold fish

Which phrase can be used in the blank space?

Some people are ____________ , they will fall for the simplest con trick.

• a soft touch

• full of herself

• a heart of gold

• quick-tempered

Which phrase can be used in the blank space?

My brother is very lazy. He never ___________ in the house.

• down to earth

• holds his own

• lifts a finger

• hurt a fly