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Read the text below and choose the correct answer for each question.

1. Jason would repair the car for you. He used to work as a car mechanic and he likes to ... by doing small repair jobs.

   1.   ?    strengthen his hand
   2.   ?    keep his hand in
   3.   ?    try his hand
   4.   ?    show his hand

2. 'Could you tell me Geoff's new phone number?' 'No, not .... But I've got it written down somewhere.'

   1.   ?    hands off
   2.   ?    on hand
   3.   ?    at hand
   4.   ?    off hand

3. 'Who told you that Sue and Rob are moving to Birmingham?' 'I found out ... . Sue told me herself.'

   1.   ?    off hand
   2.   ?    at first hand
   3.   ?    in hand
   4.   ?    at hand

4. I need some help with these heavy boxes. Could you ... ?

   1.   ?    give me a free hand
   2.   ?    give me your hand
   3.   ?    give me a hand
   4.   ?    give me a spare hand

5. The new product was a failure and the company lost orders ... .

   1.   ?    cap in hand
   2.   ?    hand over fist
   3.   ?    out of hand
   4.   ?    cup in hand