Speak Business English Like an American Review for Lessons 16-20 Idioms and Expressions Test
Question 1 |
Fill in the blank with the missing word:
After he was fired, Roger was going to send a nasty e-mail to his boss. But then he changed his mind and decided not to _____ his bridges.
A | break |
B | burn |
C | destroy |
Question 2 |
Courtney's department is very efficient. She really runs a tight _____.
A | ship |
B | boat |
C | raft |
Question 3 |
After spending several weeks out of the office, Phil felt _____ the loop.
A | part of |
B | in |
C | out of |
Question 4 |
Jeremy brought his boss Betsy flowers on Boss's Day. He's always trying to _____ her up.
A | please |
B | oil |
C | butter |
Question 5 |
If you bought a house closer to your office, you could _____ a bundle on gas.
A | spare |
B | save |
C | make |
Question 6 |
Ever since Sam was passed up for a promotion last fall, he's had a chip on his _____ .
A | arm |
B | shoulder |
C | elbow |
Question 7 |
We need to think of some creative ways to increase our sales. Let's get together and bat _____ some ideas.
A | around |
B | about |
C | off |
Question 8 |
You didn't reply to my urgent e-mail because your computer wasn't working? Spare me the _____ story!
A | tragic |
B | sad |
C | sob |
Question 9 |
According to the rumor _____, Wayne has been having an affair with his administrative assistant for the past twenty years.
A | mill |
B | bin |
C | machine |
Question 10 |
Zachary showed up late for work again, and then claimed he had a dentist appointment. He's up to his _____ tricks.
A | new |
B | old |
C | favorite |
Question 11 |
I know you're not enjoying your international assignment, but you'll be leaving in a few months. For now, you'll just have to _____ and bear it.
A | grin |
B | smile |
C | laugh |
Question 12 |
Roy is in charge of sales at our company, and our sales are down by 75 percent versus last year. His days are _____.
A | limited |
B | lettered |
C | numbered |
Question 13 |
If you want to get _____ at this company, you're going to have to kiss up to your boss and put in long hours like everybody else.
A | up |
B | forward |
C | ahead |
Question 14 |
You can try to talk me into going to the conference until you're _____ in the face. I've already decided I'm not going.
A | green |
B | blue |
C | red |
Question 15 |
When Shane was told he would have to move into a much smaller office, he got really _____ out of shape.
A | twisted |
B | bent |
C | stretched |
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