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Quiz 8
Choose the most appropriate answer to fit the meaning of the blank and complete the sentence. Each question has only one correct answer.
When it comes to the twentieth century female jazz singers. Ella Fitzgerald is by far (one and only) .
- on her toes
- in a class by herself
- on the edge of her seat
- a dime a dozen.
William’s idea was a little crazy and definitely (very unusual) .
- one for the books
- off its rocker
- on and off
- on the dole
Mrs. Kearns (was taking a big chance) when she gave Teddy a promotion.
- went out on a limb
- went over a barrel
- went on a shoestring
- went on the same wavelength
Living in the mountains while building the highway was (very difficult) for the workers.
- nobody’s fool
- a narrow escape
- no bed of roses
- nipped in the bud
You must stay (alert) during those long meetings.
- out on a limb
- on your toes
- on the spot
- on pins and needles
Don’t worry. I'm sure our nation's (experts) will get us out of this catch-22.
- airheads
- pig-headed people
- bigheads
- eggheads
Ann Marie began to tell me the story (suddenly and without warning) .
- out of the blue
- on the whole
- once in a blue moon
- off the record
Tom was put (in an embarassing situation) when they asked him the question.
- out to lunch
- out of the way
- on the spot
- on the level
The President's on-the-spot speech doesn't feel (pre-planned and dull) at all.
- cut-and-dried
- top-notch
- out of the blue
- red-handed
Paterson is planning to go to Europe but Dee thinks he is (becoming a little afraid) because he is going alone.
- getting out of the way
- getting a move on
- getting cold feet
- going to his head