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Being Successful idioms

Match the beginnings to the endings to make idiomatic
1
expressions. Write the correct letter in the boxes.

1 to be on...
2 to be a heavy/big...
3 to have (got)...
4 to have sth in...
5 to have the world...
6 to have...

a ...your pocket
b ...at your feet
c ...the right track

d ...arrived
e ...hitter
f ...it made
Key: 1) c 2) e 3) f 4) a 5) b 6) d
Name: Class:

Being Successful idioms

Complete the following sentences with the expressions
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from Exercise 1. You may need to make some changes.

a He doesn't need to worry about making a

good impression. His dad owns the
company so he ________________.

b I knew I ___________ when I was finally

offered the leading role in the play.

c She's been working hard to improve her

French and still needs some polishing.
But she's ___________________.

d Have you seen his resume? He's definitely

a _____________.

e After his speech, the candidate has the

election ________________.

f At a very young age, the star of the film

had ________________________. He
remembers having to wear a costume to
avoid the paparazzi.
feet
Key: a) has (got) it made b) had arrived c) on the right track d) heavy hitter e) in his pocket f) the world at his