Basic English Usage
Expressions
[ ] You realize that you are not ____, because no one called you about the meeting.
in the loop
in the ballpark
[ ] Lee plans to ____ the decision about the hiring freeze.
touch base
touch on
[ ] You and Lin figure that to be ____, the number you calculate should be close to 42.
in the ballpark
in touch
[ ] You say I'm ____, so I don't understand why I didn't hear about the meeting today.
out of the picture
in the loop
[ ] Please email me this afternoon to ____ about our plan for the weekend.
touch base
touch on
[ ] She says she needs a ____ for how many email accounts she must create.
number of ballparks
ballpark number
[ ] Lee will call you to ____ about the management meeting because we don't want you to be ____.
ballpark ... in touch
touch base ... out of the loop
[ ] Investors are asking us for ____ for sales of that mobile app, so let's stay ____.
a ballpark figure ... in touch
ballpark loops ... out of touch
Lesson: Expressions 1
Module: Expressions
Course: Basic English Usage