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Idioms: getting the exact wording right

Vocabulary · Idioms & fixed expressions · C1 · 20 min. Correct the wrong word in common idioms and choose the right preposition or verb, as idioms rarely allow any change.

About this worksheet

Correct the wrong word in common idioms and choose the right preposition or verb, as idioms rarely allow any change.

Level
C1
Category
Vocabulary
Topic
Idioms & fixed expressions
Time
About 20 minutes
Exercises
Gap-fill, Multiple choice, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
Answer key
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On the sheet

  • Gap-fill: Each idiom has one wrong word. Write the correct word.
  • Multiple choice: Choose the correct word to complete the idiom.
  • Speaking / writing task: Choose two idioms from this page.
  • Writing lines: Write here.