Gce Model Questions Vol1 2024 English Language Question 62

Complete the following paragraph by inserting the most appropriate idiomatic expression in each blank. Each idiom must fit the context and convey the intended meaning. When I first started my new job, I was __________ (1) because everything seemed unfamiliar. My colleague, however, quickly showed me the ropes and said, "Don't worry, you'll get the hang of it soon." A few weeks later, I was able to handle the workload __________ (2), and my supervisor praised my progress. Yet, when a major project fell through at the last minute, I felt __________ (3) and wondered if I had bitten off more than I could chew. By the end of the year, I realised that success at work often depends on __________ (4) and staying focused on the goal. Provide the four idioms in the order they appear.