Idioms Exercises – Part 31

Fill in the following idioms in the sentences below. Make changes to fit the sentence

A. off one’s own bat
B. on the ball
C. start the ball rolling
D. on the level
E. roll up one’s sleeves
F. ball of fire

?N1. Mike, would you like to………… and give us your views on the plan

……………… N2. In any dealings with him you always felt that he was

……….N3. He didn’t ask anyone’s advice when he wanted to buy a house, he just went ahead and did it

N4. Since his appointment, he’s recognized the sales force, halved the company’s debts, and worked out a profit-sharing scheme-a real ……….., in fact

.N5. He looks rather a simpleton, but he’s ………… when it comes to investing

.N6. It’s time you ………… , young man, and started earning your living

:Answers

N1. Start the ball rolling
N2. On the level
N3. Off his own bat
N4. Ball of fire
N5. A ball of fire
N6. Roll up your sleeves