Advanced English - Test 2

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I'm busy this week, so I won't be able to help you.

Between a rock and a hard place

Pressed for time

Driving me up the wall

1 out of 19

My boss expects me to finish the whole project in one week.

Between a rock and a hard place

Under the gun

Driving me up the wall

2 out of 19

I know that this is hard to understand, but I'm sure that in the long run you'll find that he did you a favor by firing you.

Between a rock and a hard place

Out of his element

A blessing in disguise

3 out of 19

In his previous position he worked in the online sales department and he did a very good job there, but since he's been transferred to the showroom he hasn't been hitting his targets as well as he used to.

Between a rock and a hard place

Out of his element

A blessing in disguise

4 out of 19

I'm going to bed

Don't rock the boat

Out of his element

Hit the sack

5 out of 19

This isn't a good time to demand a pay raise for the whole department. You'll end up getting us all fired!

Don't rock the boat

Out of his element

Hit the sack

6 out of 19

Your teacher has already agreed to postpone your test twice. Asking her to postpone it a third time will too much!

Don't rock the boat

Don't push your luck

Don't sell yourself short

7 out of 19

I forgot to call her on her birthday.

It slipped my mind

Don't push your luck

On the tip of my tongue

8 out of 19

What's that word I'm looking for; I'm sure I know it.

It slipped my mind

Don't push your luck

On the tip of my tongue

9 out of 19

Since her husband passed away, she's been looking for something to do in her spare time.

Fill the void

End game

Go on a rampage

10 out of 19

He took his shotgun and started shooting in every direction.

Fill the void

End game

Go on a rampage

11 out of 19

Before we start this war, we have to define our goals.

Fill the void

End game

Wreak havoc

12 out of 19

The tsunami destroyed everything in its path.

Fill the void

End game

Wreak havoc

13 out of 19

I was trying to find the solution for two days and then I suddenly figured it out.

Pitch in

It dawned on me

Wreak havoc

14 out of 19

You should really try to help out more around the house.

Pitch in

It dawned on me

His days are numbered

15 out of 19

The rogue dictator won't be around for long.

Pitch in

It dawned on me

His days are numbered

16 out of 19

All the stocks that he's bought in the past month have gone up.

On a roll

Up the creek without a paddle

Best intentions

17 out of 19

Listen, I appreciate your social status and professional experience, but I still think you're totally wrong.

With all due respect

Conflict of interests

Famous last words

18 out of 19

I used up all my savings to pay for my wedding and now that I'm unemployed, I can't afford to pay my rent and utilities.

On a roll

Up the creek without a paddle

Best intentions

19 out of 19

Advanced English – Test 2

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