Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
Our business has had a lot of problems this year. But I’m sure things will be okay if we can for just a few more months.
A.come rain or shine
B.break the ice
C.weather the storm
D.snow under

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
We were a half hour early for the movie. To , we went to the fast-food restaurant next door for a cup of coffee.
A.call it a day
B.take time
C.make time
D.kill time

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
When I finish writing this composition, I’m going to and go to bed.
A.kill time
B.make time
C.call it a day
D.take my time

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
Mafalda used to work in a supermarket. Then she hit and she got a job as the star actress in a movie.
A.the big time
B.high time
C.on the spur of the moment
D.in the nick of time

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
I’m getting married, but . I don’t want anyone to know yet.
A.keep your shirt on
B.keep it under your hat
C.lose your shirt
D.handle her with kid gloves.

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Basil never does anything unless his mother says it’s okay. He’s .
A.tied to her apron strings
B.kept it under your hat
C.lost his shirt
D.a stuffed shirt

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I don’t have time to tell you the whole story now, but , Sally’s getting married and moving to New York.
A.through the grapevine
B.up a tree
C.bed of roses
D.in a nutshell

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
Please don’t . Just answer my question yes or no.
A.bark up the wrong tree
B.beat around the bush
C.hit the hay
D.be bushed

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Elmer . He got a pay raise three months ago. Now he’s asking for another one.
A.takes pains
B.gets burned
C.is sick and tired
D.has a lot of nerve

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences.
Our team’s going to win the game. I can .
A.cough up
B.hold my breath
C.feel it in my bones
D.take pains