2. Which of the following means that more than one person is at fault? A It ain't over till the fat lady sings B She or he's got two left feet C It takes two to tango D Side by side
3. Which of the following means that you should not make a decision too early or before all the acts are presented? A It ain't over till the fat lady sings B run that by me again C It takes two to tango. D hold the fort
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4. It is amazing, Bill Clinton has _____________ his way out of the situation, again. A rapped B yodeled C tapped danced D shlepped
5. Before you perform Shakespeare's Macbeth, I'd just like to say that I hope that you ________________________. A experience wine and roses B break a leg C go swiming D hear the fat lady sing
6. Suzanne is always _____________ Robert, he has got to be more assertive and dynamic. A upstaging B nipping and tucking C downsizing D tickling
7. I know that you'd like Ben to be less clumsy, but you have to understand that he was born ________________. A on the catwalk B to run wild C in mind and body D with two left feet
8. Which of the following means repeat what you just said: A Say what? B Run that by me again. C Could you reiterate that? D Excuse me? E all of the above
9. Go up and take __________ ; your presentation was fabulous. A names B a curtain call. C off D a hike
10. I really like being __________; I find all the attention flattering. A in the limelight B informed C in tatters D in the spotlight
See the answer key?
Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody is watching. Marc Twain
Some other suggestions: Theater exercises other looks at phrases and sayings Yin and yang and business phrases Son of Funny Business Early American English
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Professor of English Ecole des Mines 75 cours fauriel St.Etienne FRANCE
