Essential english idioms

B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only. 
Mrs. Lee: 
Hello. How are you? 
Cashier: 
Fine, ma'am. Only buying a few groceries today, I see. 
Mrs. Lee: 
Yes. As it _______________________, I only have a few dollars with me. 
Cashier: 
That blouse you _____________________ really goes nicely with your skirt. 
Mrs. Lee: 
Thank you. I just bought it this morning. 
Cashier: 
Oh, no! 
Mrs. Lee: 
What's the matter? 
Cashier: 
I can't continue using the cash register. It just ________________________. 
Mrs. Lee: 
That's terrible. Does this happen very often? 
Cashier: 
Not at all. In fact, it happens only __________________________. Unfortunately, this 
kind of situation usually ____________________ for the manager's assistance, but he's not 
here right now. 
Mrs. Lee: 
Just when you ___________________ that something like this won't happen, it does! 
Cashier: 
I guess I have to figure out your bill with paper and pencil. Let's see — the total for your 
purchases ________________ $13.35. 
Mrs. Lee: 
Did you _______________________________ my discount coupons? 
Cashier: 
No, I forgot. Thanks for reminding me. 

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REVIEW-LESSONS 1 TO 13 
A. Match the idiom in the left column with the definition in the right column. The first one is done for you. 
d . 1. 
under the weather 
a.
for a reason, deliberately
___ 2. 
for good 
b.
impossible, not feasible
___ 3. 
on purpose 
c.
from the beginning
___ 4. 
so far 
d.
not feeling well, sick
___ 5. 
first-rate 
e.
punctually
___ 6. 
right away 
f.
excellent, superb
___ 7. 
every other 
9.
until now
___ 8. 
out of the question 
h.
uncomfortable, worried
___ 9. 
all along 
i.
very soon, immediately
___ 10. on time 
j.
modem, current
___ 11. ill at ease 
k.
alternate
___ 12. up to date 
l.
permanently, forever