Essential english idioms

B. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of an idiomatic expression from this unit only. 
Bob: 
Jim, should we ___________________________ for the party tonight? 
Jim: 
No, informal clothes are fine I'm ______________________ my shoes. Have you seen them? 
Bob: 
No. Did you check that closet by the front door? 
Jim: 
Of course, I did! Gosh, my legs hurt. I'm really _____________________ from playing so much soccer 
today. 
Bob: 
What did you say? 
Jim: 
Oh, __________________________. It wasn't important. 
Bob: 
Sorry, I'm ____________________ the TV news. It's about the robbery. 
Jim: 
Have the police ______________________ who stole the million dollars? 
Bob: 
No, they haven't. 
Jim: 
______________________ I've found my shoes! They were in that closet by the door 
______________________! 
Bob: 
I told you so! 

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LESSON 3 
t o p i c k o u t : to choose, to select (S)
- Ann picked out a good book to give to her brother as a graduation gift. 
- Johnny, if you want me to buy you a toy, then pick one out now. 
t o t a k e o n e ' s ( m y , h i s , y o u r , e t c . ) t i m e : to do without rush, not to hurry
This idiom is often used in the imperative form. (See the first example.) 
- There's no need to hurry doing those exercises. Take your time. 
- William never works rapidly. He always takes his time in everything that he does. 
t o t a lk over : to discuss or consider a situation with others (S)
- We talked over Carlo's plan to install an air conditioner in the room, but we couldn't reach a decision. 
- Before I accepted the new job offer, I talked the matter over with my wife.