Idioms Exercises – Part 59

.Fill in the blanks with appropriate idioms

bend over backwards
break a leg
drive someone up the wall
flogging a dead horse
hold your horses
playing devil’s advocate
water under the bridge
working against the clock
you are what you eat
you can’t judge a book by its cover

N1. I thought John was an idiot when I first saw him just because of the way he dressed. But ………………………………. – he’s a really good bloke

N2. My doctor always says ……………………………… when I go to see him about my weight. It’s very true as I have a poor diet

N3. The government is ……………………………… before the election to appear united. They know the electorate needs to believe in them

N4. My younger brother really ………………………………. He argues and disagrees with everything I say

N5. I think you should ……………………………… ! You aren’t ready yet to quit and start your own business. You need more experience

:Answers

N1. you can’t judge a book by its cover
N2. you are what you eat
N3. bending over backwards
N4. drives me up the wall
N5. hold your horses