Idioms Exercises – Part 80

.Look up the idioms in a dictionary and fill in the blanks

play with a full deck
between a rock and a hard place
buckle down
cut corners
you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours

?N1. Thanks for the file. Here’s your money—………………………………………………, remember

.N2. Don’t ……………………………………………… on this project—it has to be done thoroughly, no matter the cost

N3. I know you don’t think I’m ………………………………………………, but I’m telling you the truth—a ghost came through the window and stole my briefcase

N4. You were really ……………………………………………… when you had to choose between your career and your relationship

N5. If you want to get a passing grade this semester, you’ll really need to ……………………………………………… and study hard

:Answers

N1. you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours
N2. cut corners
N3. playing with a full deck
N4. between a rock and a hard place
N5. buckle down