Test 2-Idioms in Context | English Idioms and Phrases

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Every language has its own idioms and expression and the English language has plenty of phrases that is useful to learn. Idioms are words or phrases that aren’t meant to be taken literally and usually have a cultural meaning behind them. Most of the English idioms you hear are offering advice’s but also contain some underlying principles and values.
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    A. off the record
    B. over the top
    C. off the hook
    D. on the fence
    A. the Ivy League
    B. icing on the cake
    C. a cock and bull story
    D. a toss-up
    A. hit the nail on the head
    B. go to hell in a handbasket
    C. beat around the bush
    D. go back to the drawing board
    A. great minds think alike
    B. a leopard can’t change his spots
    C. haste makes waste
    D. actions speak louder than words
    A. a blessing in disguise
    B. a cock and bull story
    C. a toss-up
    D. a hot potato
    A. a hot potato
    B. a slap on the wrist
    C. a dime a dozen
    D. a toss-up
    A. lent / ear
    B. lost / head
    C. piped / down
    D. smelled / fishy
    A. a hot potato
    B. a rain check
    C. a toss-up
    D. a cock and bull story
    A. Tie the knot
    B. The ball is in your court
    C. Pull the plug
    D. Kick the bucket