Essential english idioms

B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only. 
 
Max: 
Jeff, are you still busy? 
Jeff: 
Of course I am! Didn't you see the sign on my door. It says, "________________________!" 
Max: 
Come on, Jeff. Give me five minutes of your time, okay? 
Jeff: 
Okay, what is it? 
Max: 
I just wanted to know when you're going to _______________________ with your work. 
Jeff: 
I need at least another five hours. The professor found so many mistakes in my research paper that I 
have to ________________ it ______________. 
Max: 
Oh, I didn't realize that. 
Jeff: 
I know one thing — I'm going to start all my work much earlier and do it more carefully 
_____________________. 
Max: 
That's a good idea. Say, would you like a beer to relax? 
Jeff: 
Are you kidding? I have to ______________________ alcohol if I'm going to finish this work. 
Max: 
Well, it's _____________ you. I can write more easily after a beer or two. Say, would you like 
me to read what you've done so far? 
Jeff: 
No way. I know what will happen — you'll just _________________________________ it. 
Max: 
Okay, then. I'll just go away and leave you alone. 
Jeff: 
Thanks, Max. Sorry I'm acting so ___________________, but I need to get this done by 
tomorrow. There isn't much time left. 
Max: 
I understand. Just don't __________________________ and be angry at your friends! 

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LESSON 12 
u p t o d a t e : modern, current, timely  
Hyphens (-) separate the parts of this idiom when it precedes a noun form, as in the third example The verb to 
update derives from this idiom. 
- The president insisted that the company bring its aging equipment up to date. 
- This catalog is not up to date. It was published several years ago. 
- The news program gave an up-to-date account of the nuclear accident. The newscaster said that he would 
update the news report every half hour.