AMERICAN IDIOMS WITH 'COME' - EXERCISE 1/EFL (B2/C1)

level: Upper-intermediate (B2/C1)

American English is rich with idiomatic expressions. This exercise focuses on idioms that use the word come. Definitions are provided in brackets to help you understand the meaning in context.

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Complete each sentence with the correct idiom. Choose from: come clean, as they come, come to think of it, how come, come to blows, come within an inch of, come true, come off it, come what may, come to terms with.

1. I'm sure those two will ( = start a physical fight) if they don't stop arguing soon.✓

2. Her sister is as nice . ( = She is extremely nice.)✓

3. you didn't call me last night? = Why didn't you call me last night?✓

4. We have to ( = accept) the new reality.✓

5. , ( = whatever happens) I'll always be your best friend.✓

6. You'll feel better if you ( = tell the truth) about what you did.✓

7. ! = Stop acting so arrogantly!✓

8. Tom and his sister always ( = come very close to) winning, but they never actually win.✓

9. , ( = now that I think about it), I've never met your brother.✓

10. The princess made all of their wishes . ( = happen as expected)✓

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