War Idioms

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1. When you are trapped by two contradictory conditions or requirements, you are in a catch 22 situation.
2. Which of the following expressions refers to the unintended damage that happen to people or things during a military operation? collateral damage
3. To cross the Rubicon is to take a/an irreversible step
4. To draw a line in the sand is to set a limit
5. When it is every man for himself, people are in a difficult situation where each person has to fend for themselves.
6. A friendly fire is an accidental military action that kills one’s own troops.
7. To hunker down is to prepare oneself for prolonged struggle
8. When you are in the line of fire, you are in harm’s way.
9. To jump the gun is to act without deliberation.
10. Which of the following expressions refers to a sign of hope after a period of difficulty? light at the end of the tunnel
11. A loose cannon is a thoughtless / unpredictable person who is likely to cause more harm than good.
12. A storm in a teacup is a minor problem that is blown out of proportion.