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Idiom Quiz - English Clothing Idioms

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Try this challenging common English idioms quiz focusing on clothing. Match a line in group A with a line in group B to find the idiom. Next, match the resulting idiom with the definition in group C. Make sure to write your answers down and then go to the answer page to see how you have done.

Good luck!

English Idioms Concerning Clothing

Group A

to have ants
to do something at
to hit below
to buckle
to be dressed
to fit like
to lose
to say or do something
to pull something
to tighten

Group B

in your pants
the belt
out of a hat
the drop of a hat
your shirt
to kill
down
off the cuff
your belt
like a glove

Group C

be nervous or resltless
lose all or most of your money
get something as if by magic or without any effort
insult someone in an unfair way
say or do something without preparation or impulsively
wear your best, most fashionable clothes
do something without waiting, immediately
live on less money, try to live spending less money
clothing that fits perfectly
give complete attention to doing something

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