English Slang Idioms (203)

"Being trapped in the Department of Motor Vehicles for any length of time is enough to drive someone around the .........," Janice told Alison.
bend
block
screw
way

The congested traffic in Los Angeles can drive almost anyone ......... — especially if the person is trying to get to work and is going to be late.
home
to fight
to flight
bananas

"I am having a party on Saturday. Why don't you ......... by?" Paul asked his brother.
drop
get
pass
bring

"Paul is pathetic. His girlfriend dumped him over a year ago and he has been ......... his sorrows in the local bar ever since," Rick told Bill when he asked how his cousin was doing.
sinking
rubbing
drowning
fueling

"Why do people bring their little babies into theater performances? Some stupid person's two-year old ......... out the whole last song in Phantom of the Opera by screaming and crying. Do you think the adult took the crying kid out? Heck no," Gina said to Tyler.
laughed
blotted
drowned
rained

"I am going to see if I can ......... up some work and I will be back later. I am going to try to rake people's yards," Tommy told his parents.
drum
can
land
dig

"Luke is a very good employee and has a great work ethic. He isn't completely ......... behind the ears yet though, if you know what I mean," Steve told Terry.
hairy
present
wet
dry

It is hard for many alcoholics to ......... out it is even harder for some to learn good habits in other areas of life.
fire
dry
fight
fizzle

Unfortunately for the Republican Party, support for their cause has dried ......... since President Bush was elected.
away
back
out
up

"Can you watch the place for a while? I have to ......... out really quick to pick up more drinks and food," Matt said to his roommate during the party.
rouse
bank
duck
dry