21)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Eat one’s words

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A)

forgive and forget

B)

become less acceptable

C)

retract what one has said

D)

oppose sternly

22)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Rose-coloured glasses

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A)

a positive outlook on life

B)

a difficult situation

C)

an outdated attitude

D)

a belief not based on facts

23)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. On the spur of the moment

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A)

deciding after a lot of thinking

B)

acting impulsively without thinking

C)

waiting nervously for something

D)

being extremely careful

24)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. One track mind

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A)

thinking of another point of view

B)

using a well-known path

C)

always thinking of only one thing

D)

waiting anxiously for something

25)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. On the double

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A)

on the verge of collapse

B)

out of order

C)

at a fast pace

D)

none of the above

26)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Over one’s head

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A)

something totally unexpected

B)

being at a disadvantage

C)

unable to function as before

D)

beyond one’s capability to understand something

27)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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A fair weather friend

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A)

a dependable friend

B)

a friend turned into an enemy

C)

an unreliable friend

D)

a jealous friend

28)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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Breath of fresh air

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A)

a peaceful and relaxing place

B)

someone with a pleasant voice

C)

a high-priced and expensive thing

D)

someone or something new and refreshing

29)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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Take exception

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A)

object to

B)

appreciate

C)

care for

D)

deny

30)

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

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To call the shots

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A)

to be blissfully happy

B)

to be the person in charge

C)

to be in debt

D)

to lack control