Multiple choice
The success of the school play was thanks .......... all the hard work involved.
TO
I would have helped you if I ..... known you needed it.
HAD
Correct the mistake:
“What time’s your interview?” “Half ten.” “Smash a finger.” “Thanks.”
Break a leg
Correct the mistake:
“Barry has been seeing another woman in front his wife’s eyes. I’m so disappointed in him. I really didn’t think he was that kind of person.”
behind his wife's back
There are lots of different sweets to choose from. Just ....... your pick.
TAKE
I can't __ up with this noise anymore. I'm going to complain.
PUT
Correct the mistake:
“Our family doctor is retiring next year. Thankfully, we’ll be in random fingers. His daughter is replacing him.”
GOOD/SAFE HANDS
“Do you have a moment? There’s something I’d like to tell you.” “I’m full of brains.”
ALL EARS
She isn't going to university next year. She's had a change of ........ .
HEART
He failed his exam, ..... was a real surprise.
WHICH
Bill is very immature. Sometimes he does things that are quite _ _ _ _ _ _ _ h.
childish
Bear in __ that Monday is a bank holiday. I won’t be in the office.
Bill’s birthday completely slipped my __. I should call him and apologise.
Are you out of your __?! You can’t read an iPad in the bath.
MIND
He did hardly any work before the exam. .........., he managed to pass.
NEVERTHELESS
Manchester United won the game in ..... of the fact that they played with only 9 players.
SPITE
“I won’t let you down. You have my __.”
The __ on the street is that the President will resign next week.
“I’m not exaggerating. I’m telling what he said __ for __.”
WORD
In my __, prevention is better than cure.
We’ll need to __ a table. We can’t just show up at the restaurant.
Jerry’s a real stickler. He does everything by the __.
BOOK
She's slowly getting .......... after the accident.
BETTER
It was ..... cold today we decided to stay at home.
SO
They made me a good offer but I’m __ out for more money.
Bill’s 50 next year, but he’ll never __ out of video games.
Cristina didn’t finish her degree. She __ out of university before graduating.
HOLDING/GROW/DROPPED
You should eat a snack before the exam to __ off hunger.
The mechanic charged 2 thousand euro for the repair. I think he __ me off.
Half the workers at that factory will be __ off next month.
LAID