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Idioms - Exercise 3

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:

break out bring up call up deal with eat out

find fault with get over go to bed have in mind

keep an eye on make up out of touch

1. I was happy to speak with my friend after we were (not in contact) for a few years.


2. Whenever Andy (raises) the subject of marriage, Jen changes the discussion.


3. How does he (handle) stressful situations?


4. Barbara didn't want to cook, so she decided to (eat at a restaurant).


5. Resting can help you to (recover from) an illness.


6. Will you (watch over) the luggage while I park the car?


7. Whenever my boyfriend and I argue, we always (reconcile) quickly.


8. A fire (erupted) on the third floor, but no one was injured.


9. Angela's father always (criticizes) the way she drives.


10. I will (telephone) my friend to ask for driving directions.

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Margaret L. Benner
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English Department
Towson University
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