Expressions PULL test| pull finger out, pull the plug, strings

Test meaning of idiomatic expressions pull one’s finger out, pull the plug, pull strings

Choose the right idiomatic phrase to complete these sentences with the right meaning

Expressions with PULL 1

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Question 1

The department are working 10 hours a day this week, they have to …................ to complete the project on Friday.

A	pull the plug
B	pull their weight
C	pull a few strings
D	pull out all the stops

Question 1 Explanation:

pull out all the stops = work as hard as possible

Question 2

In this department we all …........... , it's a good team.

A	pull our weight
B	pull a fast one
C	pull our legs
D	pull the plug

Question 2 Explanation:

pull our weight= do our share of the work

Question 3

John's exam result was very poor. He needs to …............ before the next exam.

A	pull a fast one
B	pull his weight
C	pull his socks up
D	pull a few strings

Question 3 Explanation:

pull one's socks up= do better, improve, make more effort

Question 4

After the doping scandal the sports wear company …............ on their financial support of the team

A	pulled the plug
B	pulled a few strings
C	pulled their socks up
D	pulled a fast one

Question 4 Explanation:

pull the plug on = withdraw support, stop work on a project

Question 5

A man tried to ….............. on me, he wanted to sell me some tickets for the big game. But they were obviously false to my local friend.

A	pull out all the stops
B	pull a fast one
C	pull his weight
D	pull the plug

Question 5 Explanation:

pull a fast one = trick as a joke or a criminal act

Question 6

Mary's uncle ….......... to get her an interview with Roger Federer the tennis player.

A	pulled a few strings
B	pulled his socks up
C	pulled a fast one
D	pulled the rug out from under her

Question 6 Explanation:

pull afew strings = use important contacts to improve things

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Exercise/test Expressions PULL, pull a fast one

Test meaning of idiomatic expressions pull one’s finger out, pull the plug, pull strings

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