Student's Name:
Date:
I. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate idiomatic expression 434s1810e which has the same mening as the expression given in brackets:
We . when we finish basic training. (to have a good time)
When they showed him he was wrong, he was forced . . (to admit that he was wrong about something)
The situation was very tense, but the boss tried . by promising some changes in policy. (to try to make people feel better and become friendly again after an argument)
He appeared calm during the flight, but he . . (to be very frightened)
The management's recent decisions ., so a change in policy is expected. (criticism and argument)
Everything in that fancy departement store . . I can't afford to buy anything there, not even a pencil. (to cost a lot of money)
We met in 1998 and ever since we . . (to love each other very much)
Helen and I never . on this so don't expect us to suddenly start agreeing. (to agree)
Allan arrives at the office before everyone else. He's . . (somebody who arrives somewhere or does something before other people do)
I really .. To Frank and told him that he could not continue to ignore his obligations. (to speak frankly to somebody)
We've done a lot of work this afternoon. Let's . . (decide that you've finis doing something)
The swimmers were rescued . . (just in time to prevent something bad happening)
Shopping can be a good way . at the airport. (to waste time)
I planned to study yesterday afternoon, but . I changed my mind and went to the movies. (at that moment; without previous thought/plan)
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