Commonly Misused Idioms Exercise

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1. I missed the early train, but I managed to catch the next one at the last minute.
2. I told her the truth, but she took it with a grain of salt and didn’t believe me.
3. He was so nervous before the interview that he had butterflies in his stomach.
4. I don’t want to argue, so I’ll just let it go and move on.
5. When she heard the good news, she was over the moon.
6. I can’t tell you the surprise yet, but I’ll give you a hint.
7. I tried to explain, but it went in one ear and out the other.
8. We need to finish this today, so let’s get down to business.
9. He promised to help, but when the time came, he backed out.
10. I don’t know the answer, so I’ll have to take a guess.
11. Let’s cross that bridge when we come to it instead of worrying about it now.
12. She’s very private, so don’t pry into her personal life.