Since we put that advertisement in the local newspapers, replies have been coming in THICK AND FAST.
  A) quickly in large numbers
  C) quickly in small numbers
  B) slowly in small numbers
  D) slowly in large numbers

  Once he starts to talk about his favorite subject, he will HOLD FORTH until he is stopped.
  A) speak loudly
  B) speak quickly
  C) speak endlessly
  D) speak slowly

  Applicants for the sales position are required to submit a _____ of their CV by Thursday, May 17th 2006 at the latest.
   A) hard core
   B) hard copy
   C) hard cash
   D) hard court

  When he heard that he had lost his job, it was COLD COMFORT to learn that he could keep his car.
  A) a lot of help
  B) some help
  C) a little help
  D) little help

  To "throw up" is to _____ .
  A) get rid of something
  B) vomit
  C) give up

  You can always rely on him to THROW A SPANNER IN THE WORKS and suddenly everything stops.
  A) make things go wrong
  C) make things go quickly
  B) make things go slowly
  D) make things go right

  To "screw up" is to _____ .
  A) do it perfectly
  B) make a mess
  C) go higher and higher

  If the boss sees you doing that, you'll get into _____ .
  A) trouble
  B) nuisance
  C) mess
  D) problem

  To "call the tune" means _____ .
  A) to sing a song
  B) to give orders
  C) to give advice

  I'm afraid he didn't take my advice and they made him look a complete fool because he was unrepared and he
  ended up A DEAD DUCK.
  A) a person with no feelings
  C) a person with no future
  B) a person with no problems
  D) a person with no ideas