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topic:
English articles with idioms 2
| level:
Advanced
Idioms often have tricky usage of articles, so it's important to practice! Choose the correct (and most natural-sounding) response to complete each sentence:
1. I'm going to tell him that I'm angry/upset. = I'm going to give him _________________ piece of my mind.
NO ARTICLE
a
the
2. She worked as a waitress. = She was waiting _________________ tables.
the
a
NO ARTICLE
3. I thought it was going to end badly, but it all worked out for _________________ best.
a
the
NO ARTICLE
4. He made _________________ bundle ( = a lot of money) selling mobile phones.
a
NO ARTICLE
the
5. She has many good things (happening) in her life. = She has _________________ lot going for her.
a
NO ARTICLE
the
6. Easy as _________________ pie = Very easy
the
a
NO ARTICLE
7. I love to sing, but I can't carry _________________ tune. ( = I can't sing on key/accurately)
a
the
NO ARTICLE
8. She's got _________________ blues. = She's sad.
the
a
NO ARTICLE
9. To read between _________________ lines = To try to understand what is meant by something that is not expressed clearly
a
the
NO ARTICLE
10. It rings _________________ bell. = It reminds me of something.
NO ARTICLE
the
a
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