AMERICAN IDIOMS WITH 'PULL' - 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 pull. 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: pull a fast one, pull a muscle, pull out all the stops, pull no punches, pull the wool over your eyes, pull some strings, pull a gun, pull your weight, pull yourself together, pull the plug on.

1. I'll see if I can ( = utilize my connections) to get you that job.✓

2. There's no use crying. You just have to ( = regain your composure) and discuss this with her.✓

3. I was afraid he was going to on me, but he just took out his wallet.✓

4. Don't let them . ( = Don't let them fool/trick you.)✓

5. He tried to ( = play a trick) on me, but I didn't fall for it.✓

6. The state government plans to ( = get rid of/ end) these programs.✓

7. When you're a member of a team, it's important that you try to . ( = do your share of the work)✓

8. Jim wanted to ( = go all-out/use all the resources at his disposal) for his daughter's wedding.✓

9. I told him he would if he continued exercising so intensely.✓

10. Remember to when you criticize him. = Don't hold anything back when you criticize him.✓

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