Choose an idiom at the bottom to replace the expression in the brackets below:
- They spend too much money so it is very difficult to (keep within their budget) on his salary.
(a) make a bundle (b) make ends meet (c) make themselves at home (d) make waves
- He (is very serious) when he says that he will do something.
(a) means business (b) makes a difference (c) makes waves (d) misses the boat
- Living in the mountains while building the highway was (very difficult) for the workers.
(a) nobody`s fool (b) a narrow escape (c) nipped in the bud (d) no bed of roses
- He studies very hard so (of course) he always does well.
(a) never mind (b) no wonder (c) no picnic (d) now and then
- They don`t have to work very hard because they (made a lot of money on) the stock market.
(a) made a killing on (b) made a beeline for (c) made a point of (d) made fun of
- (Don`t worry) about locking the door. I will do it later.
(a) no wonder (b) no matter (c) never mind (d) no picnic
- He is (always excited) about going to baseball games.
(a) not so hot (b) nobody`s fool (c) no bed of roses (d) nuts
- You should hurry or you will (not be able to go to) the party.
(a) make a dent in (b) make a go of (c) miss out on (d) make sense of
- He saved up a (lot of money) from his old job.
(a) narrow escape (b) nest egg (c) neck of the woods (d) nick of time
- We had to move the T. V. out of the living room in order to (have a place for) the new sofa.
(a) make a go of (b) make a living for (c) make room for (d) miss out on
- The video and television are not working so we will have to (substitute) the tape recorder.
(a) make do with (b) make a dent in (c) miss out on (d) make up our mind for
- His new car is (very impressive).
(a) named after someone (b) nothing to sneeze at (c) nobody`s fool (d) no picnic
- The picture of the restaurant`s main dish (makes me very hungry).
(a) makes a difference (b) makes a mountain out of a molehole (c) makes my mouth water (d) makes my hair stand on end
- I don`t want to (cause any problems) in my new company.
(a) make a name for myself (b) make waves (c) make my own way (d) make sense
- I don`t think that you can trick him very easily. He is (very smart).
(a) no picnic (b) not so hot (c) nobody`s fool (d) no dice
- We must stop the rumors by (stopping them from the first).
(a) the nick of time (b) nipping them in the bud (c) a narrow escape (d) no bed of roses
- I really don`t understand him because he never really (says things clearly).
(a) makes sense (b) makes a bundle (c) makes a hit (d) makes out
- He was (called the same as) his grandfather.
(a) never mind (b) nuts about (c) not much of (d) named after
- I am feeling (a little sick) today so I think that I will go home early.
(a) a narrow escape (b) nobody`s fool (c) not so hot (d) the nick of time
- He tried hard to make his business a success but he was unable to (succeed).
(a) make a dent in it (b) make a go of it (c) miss the boat (d) mend his ways
- He (made a lot of money) on the stock market.
(a) made a living (b) made a bundle (c) made his mouth water (d) met someone half-way
- Please (relax and don`t worry about anything) when you are here.
(a) make a difference (b) make a name for yourself (c) make yourself felt (d) make yourself at home
- I tried to (create a good relationship) with my neighbors but it was impossible.
(a) make a difference (b) make friends (c) make a living (d) make ends meet
- Living on the ranch for the winter was (very difficult).
(a) no matter (b) nipped in the bud (c) no picnic (d) no wonder
- They became a little (confused) with her bad directions.
(a) made out (b) mixed up (c) man-to-man (d) mum`s the word
- His presentation at the meeting (was very successful).
(a) made a hit (b) met someone half-way (c) made up their mind (d) made ends meet
- He really (missed an opportunity) when he refused the assignment.
(a) made a killing (b) mended his ways (c) missed the boat (d) made short work of it
- It (isn`t important) if he goes to the game or not.
(a) makes out (b)doesn`t matter (c) means business (d) might as well
- We have no truck to move our furniture so we must (substitute) our car.
(a) make a living with (b) make ends meet with (c) make waves with (d) make do with
- I can`t (decide) if I will go to Japan in December or not.
(a) make up my mind (b) mend my ways (c) make a hit (d) mean business
- We used (various materials) from around the office to make the desk.
(a) on and off (b) odds and ends (c) once in a while (d) out of sorts
- The politician told him (unofficially) that he would not be a candidate.
(a) off the record (b) on a shoestring (c) once in a blue moon (d) on the dot
- They started the small travel agency (on a limited budget) so they have no extra money.
(a) out of the question (b) over a barrel (c) off base (d) on a shoestring
- He didn`t tell her about the broken plate (intentionally).
(a) on purpose (b) off and on (c) once in a while (d) on edge
- He has been (rushing here and there) all day.
(a) on the spot (b) on the go (c) out of line (d) over his head
- I think that her cooking is absolutely (fantastic).
(a) over her head (b) out of this world (c) on the warpath (d) off the record
- The company doesn`t have any of the new computers (available).
(a) over a barrel (b) on hand (c) on the wagon (d) off base
- We go to that restaurant (occasionally) if we are in the area.
(a) on and on (b) on easy street (c) out of breath (d) off and on
- He has been (anxious) all day because he is waiting for his exam results.
(a) on edge (b) on the blink (c) off his rocker (d) out of the woods
- He was (very tired) after running from the station.
(a) on the go (b) off the record (c) out of the blue (d) out of breath
- The telephone has been (unusable) since last week.
(a) off the record (b) on call (c) out-of-order (d) on the whole
- His estimate of the expenses are totally (inaccurate).
(a) off base (b) on and off (c) on easy street (d) out of sorts
- He always says strange things and I think he is (crazy).
(a) on the ball (b) off his rocker (c) out of breath (d) over a barrel
- (Never) will I allow her to marry that man.
(a) off and on (b) on pins and needles (c) out of this world (d) over my dead body
- My video has been (broken) for several months now.
(a) out of the blue (b) on the wagon (c) on the blink (d) on a shoestring
- His proposal was totally (unacceptable) as to what we can agree to.
(a) over our head (b) on the road (c) out of line (d) on the blink
- I think that their relationship is (breaking up).
(a) on the wagon (b) on pins and needles (c) on a shoestring (d) on the rocks
- The company is not (out of danger) yet regarding its bad debts.
(a) out of the woods (b) on the warpath (c) on their shoulders (d) off base
- I think that my bicycle is (ready for the garbage pile).
(a) other fish to fry (b) on pins and needles (c) on its last legs (d) off the record
- They (were taking a big chance) when they gave him a promotion.
(a) went out on a limb (b) went over a barrel (c) went on a shoestring (d) went on the same wavelength
- His idea was a little crazy and definitely (very unusual).
(a) off its rocker (b) one for the books (c) on and off (d) on the dole
- He is (free of responsibility) regarding the missing money.
(a) on a shoestring (b) on his toes (c) on the edge of his seat (d) off the hook
- She has been (free of drinking alcohol) for over two years.
(a) on the wagon (b) off the top of her head (c) on easy street (d) over a barrel
- We go to that restaurant (only sometimes).
(a) off base (b) once and for all (c) on shaky ground (d) once in a blue moon
- You must stay (alert) during those long meetings.
(a) out on a limb (b) on your toes (c) on the spot (d) on pins and needles
- She began to tell me the story (suddenly and without warning).
(a) off the record (b) once in a blue moon (c) on the whole (d) out of the blue
- He is an honest person and everything he says is (the truth).
(a) off and on (b) out of favor with everyone (c) one for the books (d) on the level
- That request is absolutely (impossible).
(a) out of the question (b) as old as the hills (c) on its last legs (d) on shaky ground
- He was put (in an embarassing situation) when they asked him the question.
(a) out to lunch (b) out of the way (c) on the spot (d) on the level
- We are both (in total agreement) about the new contract.
(a) over a barrel (b) on call (c) on the same wavelength (d) out of favor
- He is a little (bad-tempered) today.
(a) off and on (b) over his dead body (c) out of the question (d) out of sorts
- She has been (excited) all day waiting for the contest.
(a) on shaky ground (b) on the other hand (c) over her head (d) on pins and needles
- We have them (in a helpless position) with our new offer.
(a) off the hook (b) on our shoulders (c) over a barrel (d) on the dot
- Her bicycle is a little bit (old-fashioned).
(a) as old as the hills (b) on guard (c) out-of-date (d) out on a limb
- I was (nervously) waiting for the interview to start.
(a) on a shoestring (b) on the edge of my seat (c) on my last legs (d) out of line
- I can`t remember his name (from memory).
(a) off my rocker (b) once or twice (c) on the same wavelength (d) off the top of my head
- He (only thinks of one thing).
(a) has a one-track mind (b) is on a shoestring (c) is on his shoulders (d) is over a barrel
- She is (able to live comfortably) since she won the lottery.
(a) on the wagon (b) on easy street (c) on her toes (d) off the record
- She is always (punctual) and never misses work.
(a) off base (b) over her head (c) on time (d) out of sorts
- You should be careful. She is (very angry) today.
(a) over her dead body (b) out of this world (c) on the road (d) on the warpath
