Essential english idioms

o u t o f t h e q u e s t i o n : impossible, not feasible
- Stephen told Deborah that it was out of the question for her to borrow his new car. 
- Don't expect me to do that again. It's absolutely out of the question. 
t o h a v e t o d o w i t h : to have some connection with or relationship to 
- Ralph insisted that he had nothing to do with breaking the window. 
- What does your suggestion have to do with our problem? 

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EXERCISES 
A. Choose the appropriate idiomatic expression to substitute for the italicized word or words in each 
sentence below. Idioms from previous lessons are indicated by number. 
1. Don't discard those old cardboard boxes; Jim can use them for packing his things when he moves to a new 
apartment. 
a. put away (Lesson 4) b. throw away
c. wear out 
2. If you had concentrated on what I said, I wouldn't have to repeat myself. 
a. paid attention to 
b. had to do with 
c. turned around 
3. I plan to stay in school temporarily and take more coursework. 
a. out of the question b. over and over again c. for the time being (Lesson 5) 
4. How do our children make their pants useless in such a short time? 
a. take turns 
b. dress up (Lesson 2) c. wear out 
5. Before George takes a college-level biology class, he should review his biology from high school. 
a. brush up on
b. look over (Lesson 6) c. be about to 
6. I liked that movie so much that I could watch it repeatedly. 
a. out of the question b. taking turns
c. over and over again 
7. Betty can't understand why she's having trouble with the engine of her car. 
a. turn around
b. figure out (Lesson 7) c. step out 
8. This message from Tom has no connection with plans 
for the party tonight. 
a. is out of the question
b. doesn't fall in love with 
c. has nothing to do with 
9. Sally was ready to take a shower when the phone rang, so she answered it 
a. was about to
b. took turns to
c. had better (Lesson 7) 
10. I'm tired of working; let's leave home for a while and shop for groceries. 
a. turn around
b. go out 
c. call it a day (Lesson 7)