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English Idioms - Quizzes - C

1. His father must (eliminate) fat from his diet because of his health.
cancel out calm down cut out carry over
2. Let's (stop work) for today and come back tomorrow.
chip in clear the air call it quits come across
3. I would like to buy a new car so I have begun to (economize) on my daily expenses.
come clean count on cut out cut corners
4. You can (be sure of) her helping you with the cleaning.
cross out count on come up with clear the air with
5. I had (an accident - almost but not really) this morning when my car almost hit a fence.
a cave in a change of heart a close call clean slate
6. Working in an office is definitely (unsuitable for him).
In care of him not his cup of tea on credit cut out
7. It finally (occured to me) that I had met him before at a party.
crossed my mind cleared the decks came clean crosses out
8. He is (responsible for) buying equipment in his company.
creeping up on in care of caught short in charge of
9. I was (unable to pay) when I went to the store so I went home to get some more money.
cut out crossed my mind caught short on credit
10. She was very angry when she heard the news but now she has begun to (quiet down).
have the cheek to do something calm down cut corners call it quits
11. The government minister was finally forced to (tell the truth) about the illegal funds.
call the shots chew the fat clear the decks come clean
12. Everybody in the class (contributed money) to buy the food for the party.
came to the point cut out called their bluff chipped in
13. She (thought of) a good idea for the sales convention.
caught up with cut down to size came up with climbed up the wall
14. The tennis match (was canceled) because of the rain.
came clean was called off came to the point crossed out
15. She has really (advanced) with her typing skills.
come a long way cut down on come to the point carried through
16. He is (making the decisions) for the new project.
coming clean calling the shots cut out calling up
17. He has begun to (use less) salt because of his health.
cash in on carry out cut down on chew the fat on
18. I stopped to (rest for awhile) after climbing the stairs.
clear the air catch my breath come a long way come clean
19. It was difficult to go to work during the (cold period).
cut corners call off cold spell close call
20. They must talk in order to (remove their misunderstanding).
clear the decks come a long way cross their mind clear the air
21. Whenever (he faces a great obstacle) he works hard to overcome his problems.
the chips are down he calls it quits he clears the air he cuts the mustard

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