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Common Phrases Quiz - 3

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Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the idiomatic phrase in the question. Each question has only one correct answer.

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I'm in a hurry. Could you get to the _____?

  • period
  • beginning
  • point
  • finish

I can't see without my glasses. I'm as blind as a ____.

  • cat
  • dog
  • bat
  • fish

I think John padded ______. It was much too expensive!

  • cheque
  • check
  • bill
  • receipt

I'm considered the ______ in my family.

  • black lizard
  • black hat
  • black sheep
  • black bag

I' sure Madonna enjoys being in the _____.

  • limelight
  • stagelight
  • bright light
  • search light

I think you need to lower your _____ and accept that job for now.

  • view
  • eyes
  • sights
  • scope

Her performance made people _____ and notice.

  • stand up
  • sit up
  • wake up
  • get up

If I practice, I think I can get the _____ of using this.

  • hang
  • hung
  • gripped
  • mean

I think she is leading you on a _____ chase.

  • wild-boar
  • wild-goose
  • wild-dolphin
  • wild-dog

I wouldn't ______ the first stone if I were you.

  • throw
  • catch
  • cast
  • reel

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