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
