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Idioms - Exercise 11

Directions: In each of the following sentences, a common expression--an idiom--can replace the word or phrase in parentheses. In the blank below each sentence, write the idiom defined by the word or phrase in parentheses. When you are finished, click the "Check My Work" button at the bottom of the page to check your answers. Choose from the following expressions:

change one’s mind count on get rid of go around

lay off look into make a living pass out

take care of talk over turn down wait on

1. I (depend on) my friends' good advice.


2. You should (investigate) both options before making a decision.


3. My brother (earns money to live on) as a taxi driver.


4. Betty (is responsible for) mowing the lawn while I wash the windows.


5. I considered buying a new car, but the cost made me (decide against it).


6. John was (dismissed from a job) when the company relocated.


7. We should (discuss) several solutions before making a decision.


8. A friendly young woman (served us) at the restaurant.


9. I want to (discard) the old table in my basement.


10. Jane (refused) my offer to help her study for the test.

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Margaret L. Benner
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English Department
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