Idiomatic English 5

Does the name Joan Brooks ________? – No, I've never heard of her.

1. beat the drum
2. blow a whistle
3. ring a bell
4. sound the horn

No, I don't need anything else, thanks… or, on second ________, could I have some more wine?

1. base
2. idea
3. rate
4. thought

What is the best way to learn a language? – Well, in a ________, you need three things: motivation, hard work and perseverance.

1. cube
2. nutshell
3. package
4. shortcut

What time does the game start? – I don't have ________.

1. a clue
2. a whim
3. an idea
4. the guts

What are you gonna do? – Well, for ________, I'm going to ask Frank if it's true and then… we'll see.

1. a beginner
2. beginnings
3. start with
4. starters

Can I have a piece of your pizza? – Sure, ________ yourself out.

1. do
2. help
3. knock
4. make

You can stay here and drown in self-pity or you can go out with us and have some fun. It's your ________.

1. call
2. choose
3. pick
4. word

They are looking for a creative person who can think outside the ________.

1. box
2. hat
3. stretch
4. wheel

The teacher was way out of ________. He had no right to hit a child!

1. himself
2. line
3. rules
4. the question

If you let me borrow your car, I'll do the dishes all month. – ________ try, but no.

1. Good
2. Nice
3. Pretty
4. Your