Essential english idioms

B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only. 
Mara: Where's the store clerk? 
Ted: 
I don't know. It's taking him too long to ________________ us. 
Mara: I don't like the service in this store _______________. I feel like leaving right now. 
Ted: 
Oh, no, let's not do that. How many dresses have you tried on ______________? 
Mara: Oh, I've tried on about eight dresses. 
Ted: 
Well, after all that time and effort, you should buy __________________ one, don't you think? 
Mara: No, never mind. I'm so upset that I need to _____________________ outside in the fresh air. 
Ted: 
Mara, I think that you're making the wrong decision. You should __________ it ___________ first. This 
is really a nice dress at a great price. 
Mara: Well ... I guess a few more minutes of waiting won't make a difference. 

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LESSON 5 
t o l o o k o u t : to be careful or cautious (also: t o w a t c h o u t )
Both of these idioms can occur with the preposition for. 
- "Look out!" Jeffrey cried as his friend almost stepped in a big hole in the ground. 
- Look out for reckless drivers whenever you cross the street. 
- Small children should always watch out for strangers offering candy. 
to shake hands : to exchange greetings by clasping hands 
- When people meet for the first time, they usually shake hands. 
- The student warmly shook hands with his old professor. 
to get back : to return (S)
- Mr. Harris got back from his business trip to Chicago this morning. 
- Could you get the children back home by five o'clock? 
to catch cold : to become sick with a cold of the nose or throat 
- If you go out in this rain, you will surely catch cold. 
- How did she ever catch cold in such warm weather? 
to get over : to recover from an illness; to accept a loss or sorrow 
- It took me over a month to get over my cold, but I'm finally well now. 
- It seems that Mr. Mason will never get over the death of his wife.