Interpreting figurative and idiomatic expressions

Question 1 of 10

"To let sleeping dogs lie" means to wake people up.

A. True B. False

Question 2 of 10

"Kofi is a dark horse" means

A. he is very dark B. he has hidden talents that surprise people C. he rides horses D. he is dishonest

Question 3 of 10

"The ball is in your court" means

A. you won the game B. it is your turn to act or decide C. you lost the ball D. you must play tennis

Question 4 of 10

"To ___ the hatchet" means to make peace.

Question 5 of 10

Something costly but useless is a white ___.

Question 6 of 10

"At the eleventh hour" means

A. at 11 o'clock B. too early C. at night only D. at the last possible moment

Question 7 of 10

"The new rule is a double-edged sword" means

A. it has both advantages and disadvantages B. it is very sharp C. it is about weapons D. it is useless

Question 8 of 10

"To be on the horns of a ___" means to face a difficult choice.

Question 9 of 10

Give the meaning of these expressions: (a) to fish in troubled waters (b) a double-edged sword (c) to bite the bullet (d) the ball is in your court.

Question 10 of 10

Write a paragraph (5–6 sentences) about an election using at least four idiomatic expressions.

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