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Quiz 9
Choose the most appropriate answer to fit the meaning of the blank and complete the sentence. Each question has only one correct answer.
We are both (in total agreement) about the new contract.
- over a barrel
- on call
- on the same wavelength
- out of favor
Can you keep an eye on my seat? I'll be back (soon) .
- a real breeze
- in a jiffy
- live it up
- cut loose
We had to move the T. V. out of the living room in order to (have a place for) the new sofa.
- make a go of
- make a living for
- make room for
- miss out on
He is (always excited) about going to baseball games.
- not so hot
- nobody’s fool
- no bed of roses
- nuts
He (only thinks of one thing) .
- has a one-track mind
- is on a shoestring
- is on his shoulders
- is over a barrel
You should be careful. Our boss, Mr. Hart, is (very angry) today.
- over her dead body
- out of this world
- on the road
- on the warpath
The business trip to New York City was a (rare chance) to gain new experience.
- good sport
- good deal
- golden opportunity
- gift of the gab
The video and television are not working so we will have to (substitute) the tape recorder.
- make do with
- make a dent in
- miss out on
- make up our mind for
In the long run, the company's (support for) zero errors will pay off.
- look after
- look for
- push for
- care for
A priceless treasure like this only comes (rarely) .
- every now and then
- garden-variety
- run-of-the-mill
- once in a blue moon