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Idioms - Exercise 20
  
    
        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.
    
  
       at least                  call up                       eat out                    get over
         
  
hold off                  keep track off             let down                  look forward to
 
  
make up one's mind              on the verge of                take after               think over
     
  
      
    
         1.   Ellen (decided) to finish reading the book that afternoon.
        
  
        
        
  
         2. Happiness is (earning money to live on) by doing what you love.
        
  
        
        
  
         3. I need some time to (consider) your question.
        
  
        
        
  
         4. Some people (keep a record of) medical expenses for tax purposes.
        
  
        
        
  
         5. When I (recover) from this flu, we should see a movie.
        
  
        
        
  
         6. To avoid ashing dishes, the Smith's (ate at a restaurent).
        
  
        
        
  
         7. Ryan is (anticipating with pleasure) his high school graduation.
        
  
        
        
  
         8.  I hope the rain (delays) unitl we finish our picnic.
        
  
        
        
  
         9.   Michael (telephoned) his sister to share the good news.
        
  
        
        
  
         10.  The actor does not want to (disappoint) his fans.
        
  
        
        
  
     
       
    
    
                                 
                  
        
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