More Speak English Like an American Review for Lessons 6-10 Idioms and Expressions MCQ Test

Fill in the blank with the missing word:

Our rental car broke down during our vacation in California. That _____ a damper on our trip.

Joyce is telling everybody around town what a jerk her ex-husband was. I don't know why she's _____ her dirty laundry in public.

Be sure to buy plenty of beer if Alex is coming over. He drinks like a _____.

I don't mean to _____ my nose where it doesn't belong, but is everything okay between you and Victor?

I have to get up really early tomorrow morning, so I'm going to _____ the hay early tonight.

Norm got all bent out of _____ when Steve borrowed his car and returned it with an empty gas tank.

Adam Bennett? That name doesn't _____ a bell.

My office is _____ to the rafters with old paperwork. I need to clean it up.

I know Stanley Kubrick directed many movies, but I can only remember the names of a few _____ the top of my head.

We waited 45 minutes for the waiter to take out order. To add insult to _____, the dish we wanted to order was sold out.

Should we accept Microsoft's offer to buy our company for $50 million, or should we hold _____ for more money?

Bill and his boss fight like _____ and dogs.

Frank's Seafood used to have the best fish in town, but lately they've gone _____.

I was hoping Gary would pick _____ the tab, but instead he suggested we split the bill.

Your boyfriend broke up with you by email? You should call him and give him a _____ of your mind.