PREPOSITIONS IN IDIOMS — EXERCISE 2 (ESL)

1. The judge gave him the most severe sentence possible. = The judge threw the book _______________ him.

2. I was worried about how things would work out, but they seem to have worked out _______________ the best.

3. We should leave. = We should get a move _______________ .

4. He was planning something bad. = He was _______________ no good.

5. P1: So, you think he's an honest person? P2: Yup, he's _______________ the level.

6. He seems to be nervous. = He seems _______________ edge.

7. I knew right _______________ the bat ( = right away) that he was lying.

8. I'm almost finished. = I'm just _______________ finished.

9. Can we speed things up? I'm a little pressed _______________ time.

10. To enjoy something = To get a kick _______________ something.