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Bear Examination
B
Keep water
C
Clean water
D
Drink water
Explanation
'Hold water' means to be valid or sound (usually said of an argument or theory).
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bad letter
B
old letter
C
law not in force
D
letter written by unknown person
Explanation
A 'dead letter' is a law or rule that is no longer enforced.
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to read carefully
B
to read only sometimes
C
to read quickly to save time
D
to read carefully to find out any hidden meaning
Explanation
'Read between the lines' means to find a hidden meaning.
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A strong point
B
A weak point
C
A permanent solution
D
A serious idea
Explanation
'Achilles heel' means a weak point.
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Green place
B
Green environment
C
Jealous
D
Angry
Explanation
'Green-eyed monster' or 'green eye' refers to jealousy.
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to tell instructions are clear
B
to express anger
C
something to stop
D
to say enough
Explanation
'Enough is enough' means something must stop.
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Best people
B
Best place
C
Best salt
D
Best soil
Explanation
'The salt of the earth' refers to very good and honest people.
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A
Jealousy
B
Green movement
C
Good eyesight
D
Green garden
Explanation
'Green eye' refers to jealousy.
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continue
B
stop
C
continue until it is enough
D
none
Explanation
'Enough is enough' means to stop something.
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to end the hostility
B
to end up partnership
C
to start quarreling
D
to start a conversation
Explanation
'Break the ice' means to start a conversation in a social setting to relieve awkwardness.
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