WorksheetsVC: T57
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 11mins
After losing the secret files of the company, Henry was soon _____.
out of the woods
out on his ear
in tatters
in earshot
The mayor’s decision to build a new mall in the city center has received support across the _____.
pond
board
table
land
It is no surprise that this story has _____ in our office after Daisy was told about it.
given a buzz
done the rounds
ridden high
rung the bell
The immigrants from this country will not be given the right of _____in Britain when the new legislation comes into force.
abbess
abode
baptism
lodging
Not only my family but seemingly everybody tends to _____ their spending during this period of economic recession.
drag down
rein in
belt up
trim in
Many people who have lost their jobs during the pandemic are starting to _____.
feel the pinch
feel up to the mark
live in clover
The Prime Minister’s attempt to bring in new legislation was met by a _____ of criticism from the public.
clash
bind
sleet
hail
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
I have every right to _____ at unfair, and possibly illogical, situations — most because of the decisions of higher-ups.
rack and ruin
hem and haw
rant and rave
wax and wane
. I can’t see why the teacher compliments Harry so much, his performance is basically nothing to _____ home about!
call
go
write
tell
My whole class was caught (a) by the teacher’s spot check and many of us were punished for bringing phones to school. (FOOT)
I have replaced my old dartboard, which has the boring ordinary (a) pattern, with the one you gave me on my birthday. (CENTER)
Although the rumours about the comedian seem hard to believe, I think not all of them are (a) (FOUND)
That the teacher suddenly (a) on her promise to reward points for the project has rendered our efforts meaningless. (TRACK)
As a high school graduate, I am standing at the (a) of my life and I am fully aware of the importance of choosing the right major for college. (ROAD)
The disrespectful attitude of the president towards women has _____ among the country’s female population.
pushed the envelope
raised hackles
popped the cherry
screwed the pooch
