Objective Proficiency, unit 12 - extra idioms

It's time to ___________ and tell the truth about what happened.

• pull a fast one

• set the record straight

• set your sights on

• run the risk of

His arrogance will likely ___________ for future generations.

• set in stone

• set a dangerous precedent

• set your heart on

• set the wheels in motion

That noise really ___________; can you please stop tapping your pencil?

• sets the world on fire

• pulls your weight

• sets my teeth on edge

• runs rings round

I've decided to ___________ becoming a doctor.

• set the scene

• set my heart on

• set a dangerous precedent

• set in stone

She always ___________ at work; everyone relies on her.

• sets the scene

• pulls the strings

• sets out her stall

• runs a tight ship

It's important to ___________ before making any major decisions.

• pull your socks up

• set the wheels in motion

• set the world on fire

• pull the other one

It's time to ___________ and start working harder if you want to pass your exams.

• pull the other one

• set your sights on

• run counter to

• pull your socks up

He's always been able to ___________ his competitors in business.

• set your teeth on edge

• set out your stall

• run rings round

• set the wheels in motion

The manager always makes sure to ___________ to ensure everything runs smoothly.

• pull the strings

• run a tight ship

• pull your weight

• set the record straight

Don't try to ___________ with me; I know exactly what you're up to.

• pull a fast one

• set my teeth on edge

• run the risk of

• set out your stall