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1 This project is of the utmost importance. I want you to pull ______ on this one.
the other one
backwards
out all the stops
the rug from under our feet
behind you
2 I'm sorry if I appear to be pulling ______ but I am the boss and if I want to do it I will.
your finger out
any punches
rank
up stakes
the other one
3 Your work really isn't up to standard. Either you pull ______ or you'll be asked to leave.
your finger out
it to pieces
the other one
the plug
your chain
4 The factory is making too much of a loss to continue. I guess we're going to have to pull ______ on it. It will mean 300 jobs are lost, unfortunately.
himself up by his own bootstraps
a fast one
out all the stops
the plug
your weight
5 I wouldn't trust him at all. He's the sort who will always try to pull ______ if he thinks he can get away with it.
up with a start
a fast one
out all the stops
the plug
my hair out
6 I'm looking for a much better performance from you. Pull ______ before it is too late.
a face
teeth
the other one
the plug
your socks up
7 I just don't think you are working hard enough. Stop letting others do everything and start pulling ______ .
a face
to pieces
the rope
the plug
your weight
8 I spent several days preparing that report but they just pulled ______ in fifteen minutes.
up with a start
it to pieces
rank
the wool over my eyes
my hair out
9 There's no way that you'll be able to do that officially but I'll see if I can pull ______ and help you.
your finger out
the other one
a few strings
up stakes
your weight
10 I really admire Robert. He started out really poor but he was able to pull ______ and become one of the richest people in America.
himself up by his own bootstraps
any punches
your leg
the wool over my eyes
your chain
11 I was really concentrating hard in the empty office. The sudden sound of the telephone ringing made me pull ______ .
up with a start
any punches
out all the stops
the plug
your chain
12 I thought that we had solid backing for the project but when Brian withdrew his support it pulled ______ .
himself up by his own bootstraps
a fast one
rank
the rug from under our feet
your weight
13 It looks like we're in big trouble on this one unless we can find a way to pull ______ .
up with a start
a rabbit out of the hat
your leg
the wool over my eyes
my hair out
14 He pulled ______ in Florida and moved to California.A very brave move at the age of 55.
the other one
the strings
your leg
up stakes
your socks up
15 This whole thing is so frustrating. Dealing with these people leaves me frequently wanting to pull ______ .
the other one
to pieces
your leg
the rug from under our feet
my hair out
16 I'm not going to pull ______. The situation here is catastrophically bad and it looks like it is going to get even worse.
up with a start
any punches
out all the stops
the rug from under our feet
my hair out
17 I don't think it was a serious comment. It was April the first. She was just pulling ______ .
your finger out
to pieces
your leg
up stakes
your socks up
18 When I asked her to do some typing for me, she just pulled ______ and carried on with reading her magazine.She's so lazy and rude.
a face
it to pieces
the other one
the wool over my eyes
your chain
19 I don't see why you let Dorothy upset you so much. She really knows how to pull ______ .
a face
to pieces
out all the stops
up stakes
your chain
20 He was totally dishonest from the start. Unfortunately I let him pull ______ for far too long.
himself up by his own bootstraps
a rabbit out of the hat
your leg
the wool over my eyes
your socks up


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