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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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