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Idioms and interpretation

Question 1 of 10

Question 1 of 10

"She is a fair-weather friend" means she

Question 2 of 10

Question 2 of 10

"She gave him the cold shoulder" means she

Question 3 of 10

Question 3 of 10

Choose the option that best explains the expression in capitals: The exam was A PIECE OF CAKE.

Question 4 of 10

Question 4 of 10

Choose the option that best explains the expression in capitals: He has A CHIP ON HIS SHOULDER.

Question 5 of 10

Question 5 of 10

"The new law is a double-edged sword" means it

Question 6 of 10

Question 6 of 10

Choose the option that best explains the expression in capitals: The two friends are AT DAGGERS DRAWN.

Question 7 of 10

Question 7 of 10

"The accused was given a clean bill of health" means he was

Question 8 of 10

Question 8 of 10

Choose the option that best explains the expression in capitals: He ATE HIS WORDS after the result.

Question 9 of 10

Question 9 of 10

Choose the option that best explains the expression in capitals: The plan was NIPPED IN THE BUD.

Question 10 of 10

Question 10 of 10

The new manager decided to <em>turn over a new leaf</em>. This means he

Questions written by OtisamLMS in the style of the WASSCE. They are not WAEC past questions.