In each of the following questions an idiomatic expression is given. From the given options choose the one that correctly expresses the meaning of the given idiomatic expression.
1What does "to make a clean breast of something" mean?
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The idiom "to make a clean breast of something" means "to tell the whole truth about something".
2What does "to end in smoke" mean?
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The idiom "to end in smoke" means "to fail or come to nothing".
3What does "to leave someone in the lurch" mean?
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The idiom "to leave someone in the lurch" means "to leave someone when they need help".
4What does "to cry wolf" mean?
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The idiom "to cry wolf" means "to give a false alarm".
5What does "a man of straw" mean?
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The phrase "a man of straw" means "a weak person or argument".
6What does "to be above board" mean?
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The idiom "to be above board" means "to be honest and open".
7What does "to catch a tartar" mean?
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The idiom "to catch a tartar" means "to deal with someone unexpectedly strong".
8What does "a black sheep" mean?
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The idiom "a black sheep" means "a disreputable member of a family or group".
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- What does “to make a clean breast of something” mean? — to tell the whole truth about something
- What does “to end in smoke” mean? — to fail or come to nothing
- What does “to leave someone in the lurch” mean? — to leave someone when they need help
- What does “to cry wolf” mean? — to give a false alarm
- What does “a man of straw” mean? — a weak person or argument
- What does “to be above board” mean? — to be honest and open
- What does “to catch a tartar” mean? — to deal with someone unexpectedly strong
- What does “a black sheep” mean? — a disreputable member of a family or group