Preview（腕試し）

Rie: How was school today?

Miyuki: Well, at first I was worried about the final examination in my Japanese history class. I need a good grade on the test to get a good grade in the class. . .

Rie: How did it go?

Miyuki: Actually, I think it went very well.

Rie: Well, I guess you're home free!

A. Miyuki should worry very much.

B. Miyuki is very worried.

C. Miyuki is going home.

D. Miyuki doesn't need to worry.

　

Quick Glossary
（用語辞典）

final examination = 最終試験

grade = 成績

worrisome = 苦労性の

verb = 動詞

Examples（例文）

This idiom is used when something difficult or worrisome is over or finished. We usually use it to say that we feel that we can relax.

I didn't study for my final exam in European history, but after I saw that the test covered the the same material I had studied, I knew I was home free.

Exercises （練習）Type the appropriate form of the idiom in the box. Be sure to include the "be" verb!

1. Sachiko knew she when the teacher said "Well done!" after her presentation.

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2. My mathematics class has been very difficult, but I'm sure I'll if I can pass this last major exam.

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