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EXERCISE
Match the words or expressions in the first column with those in the second column that
have a similar meaning. Note: There may be more than one match for each expression.
- keep on a. accept
- fall off b. accidentally drop from a higher place
- handle c. add your opinion
- be uppity d. be a snob
- go along with e. be creative
- put a name up f. be snooty
- put your two cents in g. be stuck-up
- think outside the box h. decline in volume
i. manage
j. nominate
k. not stop
l. suggest someone
m. take care of
n. touch
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EXERCISE
Circle the word or expression that best completes the following sentences.
- Don’t stop now. You need to.
a. put someone’s name up c. keep on trying
b. top it all off d. be stuck up - We need to work harder to keep our profits from.
a. going along c. handling it
b. falling off d. keeping on - I’d like to get to know her, but she seems to be.
a. a bit uppity c. thinking outside the box
b. falling off d. putting her two cents in - This is a big project. Do you think you can?
a. keep on it c. fall off it
b. top it all off d. handle it - I’ve heard everybody’s opinion except yours. It’s time for you to.
a. put your two cents in c. handle it
b. think outside the box d. be a bit uppity