Essential english idioms

B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only. 
Jean: Hi, Helen. I really like your blouse. It ____________________ your eyes. 
Helen: Thanks, Jean, but haven't you seen it before? I've had it for years, and I was planning to 
________________ it! 
Jean: Oh, no, it still looks fine. Tell me, how are you _____________________ with your final class presenta-
tion? Are you still writing it? 
Helen: I'm all finished. Tomorrow I'm going to practice until I know it _______________. 
Jean: Why don't you practice in front of me right now? 
Helen: Maybe later. Right now I'd like to _________________ having dinner. I'm really hungry. 
Jean: Do you want to cook here, or eat out? 
Helen: Let's eat out. I just heard about a new Italian restaurant that is supposed to be ___________. 
Jean: Sounds great. But it's almost 9 
P
.
M
.. When does it close? 
Helen: I think that Jim said 9:30. It's easy to _____________________ on city streets at night, so I'm 
sure we can get there in time. 
Jean: Let's go! 

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LESSON 11 
t o k e e p o u t : not to enter, not allow to enter (S)
- There was a large sign outside the door that said, "Danger! Keep out!" 
- I've told you to keep the dog out of the house. 
to keep away (from) : to stay at a distance (from) (S); to avoid use of (also: stay away from ) 
- Please be sure to keep the children away from the street! 
- The signs on the burned-out house said, "Keep Away! Danger Zone." 
- It's important for your health to stay away from dangerous drugs. 
t o f i n d f a u l t w i t h : to criticize, to complain about something
- It is very easy to find fault with the work of others, but more difficult to accept criticism of one's own work. 
- Mrs. Johnson is always finding fault with her children, but they really try to please their mother.