EWJ Idioms 13

1. If I want to stay in the loop, I'm asking you _____.
1. to be my friend.
2. to keep me informed.
3. to treat me with respect.
If I quit the rat race, then I _____.
1. leave the competitive struggle that I've faced every day in the workplace.
2. stop lying to people and be more honest with everyone.
3. quit buying things to impress other people and only buy what's necessary.
If I tell a coworker she's on fire, I am _____.
1. warning her not to get in trouble.
2. tell her she's become very popular.
3. giving her a compliment on a job well done.
If I accept money under the table for my work, then I _____.
1. take less money than I actually want.
2. take a bonus, a little extra money as a thank-you.
3. receive money illegally without any official record.
I don't have any new information today, but don't worry. I'll _____.
1. keep you on fire.
2. keep you in the loop.
3. keep you under the table.
It's not fair when someone regularly gets paid _____ because everyone must pay taxes.
1. under the table
2. on fire
3. in the rat race
Honestly, I'm so tired of the work routine. I'm ready to _____ and lead a more quite life.
1. be on fire
2. stay in the loop
3. leave the rat race behind
I feel like last week I was _____ and on my way to being the top salesperson in the company. This week I can't seem to do anything right!
1. in the loop
2. on fire
3. under the table

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