Gap-Fill Exercise: Idioms Practice

The project manager was the alpha and ______ of the team, involved in every decision from start to finish.

• gamma

• beta

• omega

• delta

The new government report was filled with so much alphabet ______ that it was hard to understand without a glossary.

• soup

• salad

• vinaigrette

• quiche

The negotiations appeared all sweetness and ______ on the surface, but tensions were simmering underneath.

• candy

• honey

• light

• shine

The announcement was made to all and ______, ensuring that everyone was informed about the new policy.

• none

• sundry

• several

• various

The job interview was so basic that they seemed willing to hire anyone able to fog a _______​ (a)   ​ ​ ​ ​

• mirror
• glass
• window
• porthole

Despite the heated debate, she remained above the ______, focusing on presenting facts rather than engaging in arguments.

• fray

• fight

• squabble

• chaos

During the busy holiday season, last-minute flights were at a ______, costing nearly double the usual price.

• extra

• perk

• bargain

• premium

The security breach occurred because the guard was asleep at the ______, failing to notice the intruder.

• gate

• switch

• door

• handle

The office was at sixes and (a)   after the sudden departure of the team leader, leaving everyone confused about their roles

• sevens
• eighties
• nineties
• fives

Whenever she tries to fix something around the house, she feels all _______ and ends up calling a professional

• elbows

• thumbs

• toes

• knees