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Find the meanings of given idiomatic expressions

April 14, 2014 - pdf

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.

1. To make a clean breast of

Correct! Wrong!

2. To end in smoke

Correct! Wrong!

3. To leave someone in the lurch

Correct! Wrong!

4. To cry wolf

Correct! Wrong!

5. A man of straw

Correct! Wrong!

6. To be above board

Correct! Wrong!

7. To catch a tartar

Correct! Wrong!

8. A black sheep

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. c) to tell the truth about something

2. a) to come to nothing

3. b) to leave someone when they need you to help them

4. b) to raise false alarm

5. b) a person or an idea that is too weak

6. b) to be honest and legal

7. a) to deal with someone who proves to be too powerful

8. c) A disreputable member of a family

 

 

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