More Speak English Like an American Review for Lessons 1-5 Idioms and Expressions MCQ Test

Fill in the blank with the missing word:

My boss managed to turn _____ the charm, and the clients bought everything we were selling.

I'm glad you like my wedding dress. It cost a _____ fortune.

You're quitting your job to become a sheep farmer? You must be _____ my leg!

We opened a _____ of worms by letting a few of our employees bring their pets to work. Now our office looks like a zoo!

Sharon backed out of the project at the _____ hour, and we didn't have time to find a replacement.

Don't waste your time talking to the assistant sales manager. You need to go directly to the _____ honcho.

Our son is applying to college, and I know you're every knowledgeable about schools. Can we pick your _____?

Todd's wife is breathing down his _____ about filing their taxes on time.

I'm sorry I won't be able to go to the movies tonight. Something came _____.

_____ your calendar for next Friday. The entire office is going to the beach to celebrate our great results.

You may want to hang _____ your old coins. They may be valuable some day.

Amita spent hours helping you plan your trip to India. The _____ you can do is bring her back a souvenir.

Jenny's ex-husband owes over $15,000 in child support. She's not about to _____ him off the hook.

It's no skin of my _____ if the movie theater in town closes. I never go to the movies anyway.

Len was determined to get tickets to the sold-out football game, by hook or by _____.