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
2. To end in smoke
3. To leave someone in the lurch
4. To cry wolf
5. A man of straw
6. To be above board
7. To catch a tartar
8. A black sheep
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
