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B. Read the list of idioms and their meanings given in the box. Fill in the
blanks with the correct idioms. Sometimes an idiom may need to be
adapted to use it correctly in a sentence.
Idioms Meanings
got wind to be known
a bolt from the blue a complete surprise
within a stone’s throw within easy reach
think out of the box find innovative ideas or solutions
all ears very interested to hear
harp on the same string to emphasise on the same thing
old habits die hard reluctant to change their ways
leaps and bounds make rapid progress
1. The surprise test was __________________________ for the students.
2. The incident ______________________due to exposure by the media.
3. In this century, students should really __________________________.
4. My college is ___________________________________ of my house.
5. This time the chief guest did not ______________________________.
6. The lecture was so interesting that all students were ______________,
7. The number of subscribers to our YouTube video channel has grown
by ______________________________.
8. My mother refuses to wear this dress; __________________________.
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