AMERICAN IDIOMS WITH 'PAY' - 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 pay. Definitions are provided in brackets to help you understand the meaning in context.
Complete each sentence with the correct idiom. Choose from: .
1. He never used a credit card. He always paid .✓
2. He seemed to blush after Mary paid him .✓
3. I had to pay as an intern before being hired full time.✓
4. We paid ( = a lot) for that hotel room.✓
5. Sheila managed to pay her loan in three months.✓
6. I don't like anyone sponsoring me. I'll pay .✓
7. The company had to pay a lot of money after it lost the lawsuit.✓
8. I haven't seen her in a while. I think I'll pay her .✓
9. When are you going to pay the money that I lent you?✓
10. Stop complaining and pay !✓
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