Speak Business English Like an American » Review for Lessons 26-30

Practice The Idioms

Fill in the blank with the missing word:

  1. We've discussed this issue long enough. Let's just cut _____ the chase and make a decision.
    • a) at
    • b) up
    • c) to
  2. If you want to get your _____ in the door of an advertising agency, you should try to get an internship.
    • a) body
    • b) foot
    • c) leg
  3. This past quarter you sold over $1 million worth of insurance policies. Keep _____ the good work!
    • a) at
    • b) with
    • c) up
  4. Companies are making money hand _____ fist selling music downloads over the Internet.
    • a) over
    • b) above
    • c) upon
  5. Right now Rachel doesn't want to take an international assignment. However, she might consider working in China down the _____.
    • a) lane
    • b) street
    • c) road
  6. Emily was sure that her analysis was correct, so she stood her _____ when others criticized it.
    • a) field
    • b) opinion
    • c) ground
  7. You're selling color photo printers for only $39? People are sure to snap those _____ !
    • a) down
    • b) through
    • c) up
  8. Judy gets bored doing the same thing all day. She's looking for a job where she's required to _____ many hats.
    • a) wear
    • b) sew
    • c) make
  9. Dale decided to retire after General Mills bought _____ his small organic food company.
    • a) up
    • b) out
    • c) in
  10. Debra took a job as program assistant with a non-profit organization, hoping it would be a stepping _____ to a management position in the future.
    • a) point
    • b) stone
    • c) rock
  11. You don't have to give Frank a lot of detailed direction. He knows how to take the ball and _____ with it.
    • a) run
    • b) walk
    • c) jump
  12. We'd be interested in renting this office space from you if you can lower the price. Four thousand dollars per month is simply _____ our range.
    • a) within
    • b) into
    • c) out of
  13. Martin was laid off from his job six months ago, and he still hasn't found a new position. He's _____ jobs.
    • a) among
    • b) between
    • c) out of
  14. These days, you can register domain names on the Internet _____ a song.
    • a) in
    • b) for
    • c) with
  15. If you're having trouble reaching a decision, why don't you sleep _____ it and give your answer tomorrow.
    • a) with
    • b) over
    • c) on
Answer Key
Practice The Idioms
  1. c
  2. b
  3. c
  4. a
  5. c
  6. c
  7. c
  8. a
  9. b
  10. b
  11. a
  12. c
  13. b
  14. b
  15. c
Answer Key
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