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To “pass over” means to ___.
a. overtake
b. ignore
c. give up

Jump ………. the bandwagon.

A. off

B. onto

C. on

To “egg on” means to ___.
a. encourage
b. discourage

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket means:
a. Do not risk everything but placing too many hopes on one job or project.
b. Do not hurt yourself by carrying one large load.
c. Breakable things should be wrapped and carried in separate containers.

As mad as a March hare means that someone is:
a. angry
b. crazy
c. frantic

The “ins and outs” are ___.
a. the small details
b. everyone
c. complications

To practice a skill you have already is the same as to ___ up a skill.
a. fold
b. kick
c. polish

He was dismissed from work yesterday.
a. sold
b. snatched
c. sacked

If it is raining very heavily, it is the same as to ___ down rain.
a. pour
b. cut
c. tear

In a pickle means….
A. I am hungry
B. In trouble
C. I like green
D. I am inside the pickle

What does it mean “to take down” an enemy?

a. To take the enemy’s pictures off the wall.
b. To kill the enemy.
c. To make friends with the enemy.
d. To ignore the enemy.
e. To unite with the enemy for a common goal.

John is not happy because his son went ___ the Army.
a. for
b. forward
c. into

I’m sick of his dumb and stupid questions.
a. Mickey Mouse
b. mash potatoe
c. marshmallow

“Out like a light” means to ___.
a. run away
b. work very hard
c. go to sleep quickly

I have already made ___ my mind about it.
a. over
b. into
c. up

The boys abandoned the stolen motorbike in the park.
a. downed
b. ditched
c. duped

Be careful! It’s really fragile. I don’t want it to come ___ in your hands.
a. away
b. out
c. apart

I had ________ in my stomach as I went to get my exam results.

A. mice

B. dogs

C. cats

D. butterflies

“Time flies” means __________________.

A. when a fly lands on a clock

B. when time going very moving slowly

C. your watch flies off your wrist

D. time goes by very quickly

Who earns money?

A. The one who brings home the bacon.

B. The one who has a finger in every pie.

C. The one who is out to lunch.

D. The one who is crusty.

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