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Idioms - Exercise 10
  
    
        Directions: In each of the following sentences, a common expression - an idiom - can replace the word or phrase in parentheses. In the blank below each sentence, write the idiom defined by the word or phrase in the parentheses. 
        When you are finished, click the "Chech My Work" button at the bottom of the page to check your answers. Choose from the following expressions.
    
  
       catch on            cut back            let go of            look forward to
         
  
make a living            make up one’s mind            pass out            put off
 
  
take place            throw up            turn off            worn out
     
  
      
    
         1.   Every year, I (anticipate with pleasure) our summer barbeque.
        
  
        
        
  
         2. Robert (inactivated) the television after the news program ended.
        
  
        
        
  
         3. Before this dress became (shabby from long use), it was bright red.
         
  
        
        
  
         4.  Holly gave me hints, but I didn't (understand).
        
  
        
        
  
         5.  Don't (release) the string, or the kite will be lost.
        
  
        
        
  
         6.  He (postponed) filing his taxes until a week before they were due.
        
  
        
        
  
         7. Sam (regurgitated) her lunch after drinking spoiled milk.
        
  
        
        
  
         8.  I can't (decide) which video to rent.
        
  
        
        
  
         9.  Sally (reduced the amount of) sugar in her diet.
        
  
        
        
  
         10.  The concert will (occur) in the park.
        
  
        
        
  
     
       
    
    
                                 
                  
        
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