Idioms 1–19 Gap-Fill Activity

Gap-Fill: Idioms (1–19)

Fill each blank with the **correct idiom** (idioms 1–19). Spelling should be correct; small variations like adding "it" (e.g. "get the hang of it") are accepted. When ready, click Check answers.

Tip: write the idiom in full (e.g. get the hang of).

1. After a few practice sessions, Maria finally _____ playing the piano.
2. Your proposal really _____ the company's sustainability goals — good job.
3. I need a double espresso to _____ for my morning meeting.
4. When budget cuts happened, several unexpected factors _____ and made the project difficult.
5. Before we sign the contract, let's make sure we're all _____ about the timeline.
6. The teacher explained the _____ of the experiment — the practical steps we must follow.
7. I'll call the vendor now to _____ and get the preparations started.
8. Don't _____ on safety to save a few dollars — it's not worth the risk.
9. She was really _____ the new exhibition — she couldn't stop talking about it.
10. _____, the festival was a success despite some logistical problems.
11. If we want better results, we must _____ and increase the quality of our work.
12. We will _____ supplies this month unless the shipment arrives on time.
13. The conference is _____ now — everyone is busy with sessions and workshops.
14. My sleep schedule is _____ after the trip — I can't get back to normal yet.
15. As project lead, it's your job to _____ and prevent delays.
16. After skimming the article, I quickly _____ — it's about climate policy.
17. Despite the difficulties, she managed to _____ and finish the marathon.
18. We hope the product launch will have benefits _____ as we continue development.
19. The team finally _____ the core issue after hours of discussion.