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Idioms - Exercise 7

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:

catch on drop (me) a line fill out hear of

made by hand pass away run out of show up

take after try on wake up worn out

1. When you arrive, (contact me), and we can plan a lunch date.


2. I was surprised that the store (had no more remaining) milk.


3. Laura (resembles) her mother.


4. Before this dress became (shabby from long use), it was bright red.


5. Please (complete) these insurance forms for our records.


6. My uncle (died) last year.


7. Did you (test the fit of) that dress?


8. He mentioned a book I had not (been familiar with).


9. The clothes and crafts we sell are (not manufactured).


10. After waiting for an hour, we decided John was not going to (appear).

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English Department
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