English Slang Idioms (383)

"I almost quit several times since the job was so hard, but I'm glad I stayed to see things .......... Now I have the satisfaction of enjoying a job well done," Jim said to Tony.
complete
end
through
over

"I don't expect to change apathetic students overnight, but I hope that some of the things I say will plant a ......... that will grow over time so that they will find some purpose one day," the college professor told his friend.
rose
shoot
tree
seed

America romanticizes and idolizes the self-......... man, the person who starts with nothing and through hard work is able to achieve his dreams and prosper.
built
made
supported
helped

"Tim is too self-......... for me. I won't date a man who always talks about himself and only cares about himself," Lilly said to Nancy.
held
interested
possessed
centered

"I can't believe you ......... me down the river by telling the teacher I snapped Bill with a towel. I thought we were friends," Jake said to Nick.
sent
shipped
sold
sunk

Many rock bands in the United States have been accused of ......... out. Fans complain that they change their styles to make more money instead of sticking to their own unique brand of music.
standing
shopping
swapping
selling

"Being humble is a good thing, but don't sell yourself .......... You're extremely talented at graphic design, and you should be proud of that," the boss told Elizabeth.
down
out
thin
short

"Bill is such a good salesman! He's actually the best I've ever seen. He could sell ......... to the Eskimos!" the boss told her assistant.
seals
sleds
snow
sleet

"The new guy showed up to the job site drunk, so I sent him .........," Joe told the foreman.
stuffing
packing
skipping
pressing

"I'm glad you sent him about his .......... A work site is dangerous if an enebriated employee is working there. Good job, Joe!" The foreman replied.
business
holiday
agenda
own