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Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 14mins
I know my brother's illness has really been putting a strain _____ our parents.
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FOR
ON
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To be in agreement with one; to think or behave similarly or harmoniously.
Be at loggerheads
Be up against a brick wall
Be on the same wavelength
To be in conflict or disagreement with someone for some particular reason.
Be at loggerheads (over sth)
Be up against a brick wall
Be on the same wavelength
To spend a great deal of time together, perhaps too much
Live in each other’s pocket
Live on top of each other
To live in very crowded conditions
Live in each other’s pocket
Live on top of each other
Finally, Bryant decided to take a back _____ and let his son run the company.
door
seat
road
Whatever you do, don't mention his ex-wife—his divorce is really a (a) point with him.
I know she's disappointed to have not gotten her dream job, but the sooner she ______ the bullet and accepts it, the sooner she can move on.
Bites
Catches
Takes
Stops
What's the meaning of "Have a chip on one’s shoulder"?
To make someone lose their confidence, especially by saying or doing something unexpected
To consider what someone says to you very seriously, often because it upsets you
To easily become offended or angry because you think you have been treated unfairly in the past
What's the meaning of "take the wind out of somebody’s sails"?
To make someone lose their confidence, especially by saying or doing something unexpected
To consider what someone says to you very seriously, often because it upsets you
To easily become offended or angry because you think you have been treated unfairly in the past
What's the meaning of "take something to heart"?
To make someone lose their confidence, especially by saying or doing something unexpected
To consider what someone says to you very seriously, often because it upsets you
To easily become offended or angry because you think you have been treated unfairly in the past
Lavish something (up)on someone: To give, heap, or bestow something freely and in great abundance to someone or something.
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Incorrect
Get your wires crossed: with opposing viewpoints; with goals that interfere with each other.
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Incorrect
Put your foot in it: to get your first opportunity to work in a particular organization or industry
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Incorrect
This issue is just so embarrassing that I can't possibly confide ____ anyone about it.
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IN
TO
ON
Our marriage went through a bad (a) after Frank lost his job, but now our relationship is stronger than ever.
I used to be close friends with Tiffany, but once she started dating my ex-boyfriend, it really drove a (a) between us.
Our family was sure to _______ behind mom as she suffered public backlash during her campaign for mayor.
Clear the air
Wait for the dust to settle
Close ranks
Drift apart
You should ask your uncle. He has a (a) of knowledge when it comes to politics.
Andrea and I never had a big fight or anything, we just ________ over the years, and now I hardly ever see her.
Cleared the air
Waited for the dust to settle
Closed ranks
Drifted apart
