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THÀNH NGỮ THƯỜNG GẶP TRONG BÀI THI
THÀNH NGỮ THƯỜNG GẶP TRONG BÀI THI
THÀNH NGỮ THƯỜNG GẶP TRONG BÀI THI
Question 1: “I can't believe I just lost my bike. I saved my money in years to buy that bike.” – “It's no use crying over
_____________ milk. You will have a new bike 2 years later.”
Question 2: I'm not going to throw my friend under the _____________ for something he did 25 years ago.
Question 3: I know you think I stole your umbrella. But really, I don't have it. You are _____________ up the wrong
tree.
Question 4: Olek: “Why do you leave this town so early?” - Marta: “I’m sick of paying rent in this town because it
cost an _____________ and a leg.”
Question 5: We have to cut _____________ to build this house. We should use cheaper materials.
Question 6: I did not study hard for the exam, I am waiting for the other _____________ to drop.
Question 7: OK, OK. I know I’m out! I haven’t started but I’m already out! I will never become a standup comedian,
I will never be able to _____________ the house down! I give up!
Question 8: The captain has not decided yet where to stop on the journey – we’ll just play it by _____________ and
see how we feel.
Question 10: I was already fed up with the job, so when the boss walked into my office and told me he expected me
to work overtime; that was the _____________ I quit.
Question 11: Mr Johnson _____________ Jessica red handed in the final exam. She had a cheat sheet with her during
the test.
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Question 12: Before she left for Australia she promised her parents that she would drop them _____________ at least
once a month.
Question 13: I was all set to take the job in Tokyo, but at the last minute I _____________ and decided to stay in
Britain.
A. pulled my finger out B. got cold feet C. held my horses D. called it a day
Question 14: I’ve never enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my _____________.
Question 15: The car swerved to avoid a cyclist and just missed hitting a passer-by by _____________.
Question 16: He may be shy now, but he'll soon come out of his _____________ when he meets the right girl.
Question 17: I know times have been bad lately, Peter, but keep your _____________ up; things are bound to get
better soon.
Question 18: Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over _____________.
Question 19: I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s been _____________ for a long time. It was bound to affect his
health sooner or later.
Question 20: That last comment of yours won the _____________ because nobody could possibly argue with you
after that.
Question 21: If you’re ever _____________ a jam and need any help, ask me.
A. in B. on C. at D. of
Question 22: No one mentions him because he is regarded as the black _____________ of the family.
Question 24: Team USA is not expected to win, but they believe _____________ speak louder than words.
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Question 25: His accident was a blessing _____________ disguise because it gave him lots of time to think about his
life while he was recovering, and as a result he made some important changes that improved his life.
A. on B. in C. at D. with
Question 27: When I think how many people there are in the world, I realize that my own problems are just a
_____________ in the bucket.
Question 28: The hotel looked attractive from outside, but the rooms were damp and not well maintained. You can’t
judge a _____________ by its cover!
Question 29: Wow, you’re already finished your assignments? They are not due until next week, you’re really on the
_____________. I wish I could be more organized.
Question 30: I promise I’ll keep your secrets between us. I will not let the _____________ out of the bag.
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