More Speak English Like an American Review for Lessons 11-15 Idioms and Expressions MCQ Test

Fill in the blank with the missing word:

When Evan found out his company was going to fire him, he beat them to the _____ and quit.

Cheryl said she'd never drive a big car, but she changed her _____ after driving in a few heavy snowstorms.

Jackie loves to meet people from different countries, so working as an English as a Second Language teacher is right up her _____.

The computer maker doesn't want to discount its laptops too much. They're afraid people will _____ a rat if they're too cheap.

If you want to bone up _____ investing, I suggest you read Wise Investing Made Simple.

Tyler's teacher told him she'd throw him out of class if he kept coming late. He promised to turn _____ a new leaf and start coming on time.

Our company is having trouble _____ headway in our efforts to cut expenses.

Under the hospital's new therapy program, dogs visit the patients for 15 minutes a day. The patients say it's the greatest _____ since sliced bread.

What do you mean you'd rathe stay at home than go to the holiday party? Don't be a couch _____!

Alex hasn't called me in three days. I can see the writing on the _____. He'll probably break up with me!

It's your fault there were mistakes in the contract. Don't try to pin it _____ your assistant!

I was falling asleep during dinner, but now I'm getting a _____ wind.

Doug hasn't spoken to his father in years, but now he'd like to patch things _____ with him.

Andy and I are not always on the _____ wavelength, but we generally get along.

Reducing the sales tax may be _____ the ticket for improving the state's economy.