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Idioms

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hong Kong Telecom has been a (a)   cow, thanks to a huge number of international calls.

2.

I'm not sure I'll be able to afford it... It will cost a ______ penny.

a)

nice

b)

beautiful

c)

pretty

d)

great

3.

We'll have to go away and cost this carefully, but as a (a)   figure I'd say that it'll be about two million dollars.

4.

We can't be late for the dentist, so quit _______ your feet and get in the car!

a)

dropping

b)

dragging

c)

declining

5.

Many families are going to (a)   the pinch if this new tax is passed.

6.

Many companies see that becoming more energy efficient, recycling waste, and having a good corporate image can all help the _______ line.

a)

final

b)

end

c)

below

d)

bottom

7.

I was going to try bungee jumping, but I got (a)   feet.

8.

A large portion of our funding was cut at the last minute, so we were starting this project on the _____ foot from the get-go.

a)

wrong

b)

bad

c)

back

d)

left

9.

They must be really _______ it in at that cafe on the corner. You can hardly get a seat at any time of day.

a)

pennying

b)

coining

c)

pencing

d)

cornering

10.

It took a while, but I've finally (a)   my feet in my job.