EIIE Lesson 18

From Lesson 18 of the 5th Edition of Essential Idioms in English.

1. We'll have to use the restrooms on the next floor because the ones on this floor are not in working condition.

a. run out of

b. torn down

c. out of order

2. Jennifer seems unpleasant at times, but basically she is a kind person.

a. at hear

b. for sure

c. according to

3. The salesperson agreed to let me test the car for an hour or so to see if I like it.

a. try out

b. tear up

c. do without

4. Because of his uniform, he was perceived as a police officer, but actually e was just a security guard.

a. taken for

b. bound to

c. looked out

5. On the authority of the courts, essential government workers cannot go on strike or refuse to perform their jobs.

a. About to

b. According to

c. As a matter of fact

6. Don't you hate to see the city demolish those old historic buildings, all in the name of progress?

a. put out

b. tea down

c. go without

7. You'd better make sure you have money available before you go to the store.

a. at heart

b. on the other hand

c. on hand

8. I was ready to go to bed when someone knocked on my apartment door.

a. bound to

b. about to

c. feel like

9. The President's speech was accepted so well that all the members of Congress stood up and applauded.

a. went over

b. was bound to

c. found out

10. Wesley is planning to go with us to Disneyland without a doubt.

a. out of the question

b. at last

c. for sure