AMERICAN IDIOMS WITH 'DROP' - 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 drop. 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: dropped a bomb, drop the gloves, at the drop of a hat, drop-dead gorgeous, a drop in the ocean, jaw dropped, so quiet you can hear a pin drop, dropped the ball, drop the subject, get the drop on.

1. I loved staying in Mike's cabin in the forest. I needed a quiet place to stay, and it was .✓

2. John on his girlfriend by telling her he no longer loved her.✓

3. Q: Is she attractive? A: Yes, she is .✓

4. If we leave now, we'll ( = obtain an advantage over) all the other travelers and avoid traffic.✓

5. Mary really on this project. = Mary really mishandled this project.✓

6. I was very shocked when I heard the news. = My when I heard the news.✓

7. This candidate is not afraid to . ( = not afraid to fight, verbally or physically)✓

8. I believe that what I'm doing is important, even though everyone keeps telling me that it's just . ( = it's insignificant)✓

9. Could you please not talk about this anymore? = Could you please ?✓

10. I would go out with her . ( = without hesitation)✓

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