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IDIOMS ADVANCED 1. The renowned violinist was utterly over the __________ upon receiving the prestigious international award for her innovative interpretation of Paganini's caprices. A. clouds B. stars C. moon D. world 2. After the unexpected bankruptcy of his tech startup and the subsequent media scrutiny that portrayed him as incompetent, the once-charismatic entrepreneur found himself down in the __________, isolating from colleagues and ruminating on his perceived failures. A. doldrums B. dumps C. depths D. dregs 3. Standing backstage before her crucial presentation, the experienced executive sensed __________ in her stomach despite her years of professional speaking. A. butterflies B. nervousness C. turmoil D. tension 4. Despite the devastating news of his company's collapse, the British businessman managed to keep a __________ upper lip throughout the press conference, answering questions with remarkable composure. A. stiff B. firm C. brave D. straight 5. After months of trying to manage both her demanding job and her infant twins without help, the exhausted mother felt she was at the __________ of her rope. A. end B. limit C. breaking D. conclusion 6. During the heated debate, the normally calm professor finally lost his __________ and shouted at the interrupting student. A. cool B. temper C. patience D. composure 7. When the manager discovered that his employees had been stealing from the company, he went __________ and fired everyone involved on the spot. A. violent B. crazy C. ballistic D. furious 8. The coach told his team not to cry over spilled __________ after their close loss in the championship game, reminding them to focus on next season instead. A. tears B. defeat C. milk D. water 9. When Sarah's car broke down on the way to her job interview, she found herself in a __________ with no taxi service available in the small town. A. bind B. pickle C. dilemma D. mess 10. After winning the lottery, Sarah was on cloud __________ for weeks, unable to stop smiling about her good fortune. A. seven B. nine C. heaven D. high
11. Despite the initial setback of being rejected from his first-choice university, the redirection toward his current field of study proved to be a __________ in disguise, ultimately aligning perfectly with his innate talents. A. blessing B. curse C. opportunity D. misfortune 12. In today's oversaturated job market, generic résumés with no distinguishing qualities are a __________ a dozen; only those showcasing unique skills and experiences truly capture employers' attention. A. dime B. penny C. bargain D. dollar 13. Instead of addressing the contentious issue directly during the diplomatic negotiations, the ambassador continued to __________ around the bush, frustrating those who sought concrete commitments on climate action. A. beat B. dance C. circle D. wander 14. After postponing the necessary but painful corporate restructuring for months, the CEO finally decided to __________ the bullet and announce the layoffs that would affect nearly twenty percent of the workforce. A. swallow B. bite C. chew D. face 15. At the beginning of the networking event, the host organized a fun trivia game to __________ the ice and help the nervous attendees feel more comfortable interacting with each other. A. crack B. smash C. break D. shatter 16. The dedicated law student had to __________ the midnight oil for weeks before the bar exam, often studying until 3 or 4 in the morning. A. ignite B. burn C. light D. consume 17. The new police officer was known for doing everything __________ the book, never deviating from protocol even in situations where others might take shortcuts. A. from B. with C. by D. through 18. When the company announced layoffs while his wife was expecting their first child, Mark felt caught between a rock and a hard __________, having to choose between looking for a new job or accepting a lower position. A. spot B. position C. place D. situation 19. The meticulous architect refused to cut __________ during the design phase despite mounting pressure to expedite the project, recognizing that architectural integrity should never be sacrificed for expediency. A. costs B. time C. corners D. quality 20. During the contentious policy debate, Professor Chen offered to play devil's __________, challenging the prevailing viewpoint not because she disagreed, but to ensure all potential weaknesses in the argument were thoroughly examined. A. position B. advocate C. argument D. perspective
21. After realizing her application had been rejected due to a minor technical error she couldn't have foreseen, her mentor advised her not to cry over spilled __________, emphasizing that dwelling on irreversible setbacks would only impede her future prospects. A. dreams B. chances C. milk D. efforts 22. The principled executive firmly drew the __________ at unethical business practices, despite pressure from shareholders to maximize profits through questionable means. A. attention B. line C. conclusion D. boundary 23. Though initially devastated by the unexpected company downsizing, Maya later acknowledged that every cloud has a silver __________, as the severance package enabled her to pursue the graduate degree she had long postponed. A. aspect B. benefit C. lining D. feature 24. After years of criticizing colleagues' presentations, Professor Jenkins finally got a taste of his own __________ when students ruthlessly evaluated his lecture using the same harsh criteria he had applied to others. A. treatment B. medicine C. behavior D. criticism 25. After discovering her colleague had taken credit for her proposal, Emma gave him the cold __________ at the office party, deliberately avoiding any interaction with him throughout the evening. A. reception B. treatment C. attitude D. shoulder 26. The exemplary consultants at our multinational firm are distinguished by their willingness to go the extra __________ for clients, often conducting supplementary research beyond the contracted scope and proposing innovative solutions that transcend conventional industry paradigms. A. measure B. extent C. stretch D. mile 27. The psychoanalyst's incisive interpretation of the patient's recurring dream sequence hit the __________ on the head, elucidating the subconscious anxieties that had eluded previous therapeutic interventions and catalyzing a significant breakthrough in treatment. A. point B. mark C. target D. nail 28. The multinational corporation's chief financial officer found himself in __________ water after auditors uncovered systematic discrepancies in quarterly reports, prompting regulatory investigations and precipitating a dramatic decline in shareholder confidence. A. hot B. troubled C. deep D. dangerous 29. After observing the meteoric rise in cryptocurrency valuations, numerous institutional investors hastily decided to __________ on the bandwagon, despite previously dismissing digital assets as speculative ventures lacking intrinsic value or regulatory framework. A. climb B. jump C. embark D. board 30. The ambitious executive strategically relocated the company headquarters to reduce operational costs and enhance accessibility to key clients, effectively __________ two birds with one stone. A. hitting B. catching C. killing D. striking
31. The CFO inadvertently __________ the cat out of the bag during the earnings call when she prematurely disclosed details of the impending merger that was still subject to regulatory approval. A. set B. release C. free D. let 32. Despite their substantial investment in research and development, the technology firm ultimately __________ the boat on the artificial intelligence revolution by adhering too rigidly to their outdated business model while more agile competitors rapidly captured market share. A. lost B. missed C. abandoned D. skipped 33. The prosecution's star witness unexpectedly recanted their testimony during cross-examination, leaving the defendant completely __________ the hook as the case against them rapidly disintegrated. A. away B. off C. beyond D. from 34. The newly appointed project manager impressed the executive board during her first quarterly review by remaining consistently __________ the ball while navigating complex stakeholder demands and unprecedented supply chain disruptions. A. with B. above C. on D. over 35. After decades of no communication whatsoever, the reclusive novelist's announcement of a forthcoming manuscript came completely __________ the blue, catching both his devoted readership and the literary establishment profoundly off-guard. A. out of B. from C. beyond D. without 36. Despite repeated warnings from his financial advisors about the inherent volatility of cryptocurrency markets, the impulsive investor chose to __________ all his eggs in one basket, allocating his entire portfolio to a single, unproven digital currency. A. place B. put C. concentrate D. invest 37. Just as we were discussing Professor Harrington's controversial research methodology and its implications for the integrity of longitudinal studies in behavioral psychology, __________ the devil, he unexpectedly entered the lecture hall, causing an immediate hush to fall over the animated conversation. A. mention of B. talk of C. speak of D. think of 38. Given the researcher's history of methodological inconsistencies and tendency toward hyperbolic claims, the scientific community has learned to __________ his provocative findings with a grain of salt, awaiting independent verification before accepting their validity. A. receive B. consider C. take D. accept 39. The innovative hybrid work arrangement implemented by the multinational corporation allows employees to maintain crucial in-person collaboration while simultaneously enjoying flexibility in their schedules, offering what many considered to be the __________ of both worlds in the post-pandemic professional landscape. A. pinnacle B. essence C. best D. epitome