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Idioms - Exercise 16

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:

at hand drop off fill out give in

hang up in charge of look up to mean a lot

put together stay up try out wake up

1. The baby (awoke) when the train's whistle blew.


2. A friendly smile can (be important).


3. Let us discuss the matter (of priority).


4. As soon as I (put the phone in its place), I will drive to meet you.


5. Joseph (admires) his grandfather.


6. Barbara decided to (test) a new recipe.


7. At the magazine, Rob is (responsible for) proofreading.


8. The president (assembled) a group of experts to address the problem.


9. The child finally (reluctantly agreed) to eating her spinach.


10. We let the kids (not go to bed) so they could see the fireworks.

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