keep on trying or regret (Practice test G)

Blake may seem bossy, but it's Lisa that really ___ in that relationship.

• fills their boots

• puts a sock

• gets their knickers

• wears the trousers

Answer explanation

WEAR THE TROUSERS: be the dominant partner in a relationship.

It is no surprise that his story has ___ in our office after Daisy was told about it.

• given a buzz

• ridden high

• done the rounds

• rung the bell

Answer explanation

GO/DO THE ROUNDS: to be passed from one person to another person and become widely known

The immigrants form this country will not be given the right of ___ in Britain when the new legislation comes into force.

• abode

• abbess

• baptism

• lodging

Answer explanation

RIGHT OF ABODE (roa): an immigration status that allows a person to enter, live in, work in, and leave a country without immigration controls

The President has gotten used to being ___ by his political opponents whenever a new policy is proposed.

• blasted off

• ripped off

• zonked out

• sniped at

Answer explanation

SNIPE AT: to criticize someone unpleasantly

I can't see why the teacher compliments Harry so much, his performance is basically nothing to ___ home about!

• write

• call

• go

• tell

Answer explanation

NOTHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT: not exciting or special

We are required to ___ empirical data and evidence from reliable sources to support our argument.

• adduce

• attest

• elicit

• accost

Answer explanation

ADDUCE: to give reasons why you think something is true

= cite sth as sth

Since John is the bee's ___ in terms of English, it is no wonder so many friends ask him for support in this subject.

• wings

• knees

• antenna

• spiracle

Answer explanation

BE THE BEE'S KNEES: to be excellent or of an extremely high standard

Fingerprints are the most ___ types of evidence used in criminal cases because it's one of the most reliable forms of identifications.

• culpable

• incriminating

• liable

• offending

There is no need to ___ over the cracks, I know yuou are having problems, just tell me and I will help you.

• carpet

• paper

• lay

• curtain

Answer explanation

PAPER OVER THE CRACKS: to hide problems, especially arguments between people, in order to make a situation seem better than it really is

I was scared ___ when I looked down from the top of the cliff.

• tight

• stiff

• hard

• solid

Answer explanation

STIFF: very much; to a great degree