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Clothing Idioms (2)

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English idiom
The new nightclub was bursting at the seams this past weekend.

Idiom definition
The new nightclub was very busy this past weekend.

Correct answer: (b) was very busy

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Joseph went to Reno and lost his shirt last month.

Idiom definition
Joseph went to Reno and lost all of his money last month.

Correct answer: (c) lost all of his money

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English idiom
Kevin is always broke because money burns a hole in his pockets.

Idiom definition
Kevin is always broke because he spends his money quickly.

Correct answer: (a) he spends his money quickly

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English idiom
Keep your shirt on! I'm going to tell you everything.

Idiom definition
Don't lose your temper! I'm going to tell you everything.

Correct answer: (b) Don't lose your temper

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Jeff just lost his job. I wouldn't want to be in his shoes right now.

Idiom definition
Jeff just lost his job. I wouldn't want to be in his position.

Correct answer: (a) to be in his position

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English idiom
However, when I asked him about his situation he told me not to worry because he has a card up his sleeve.

Idiom definition
However, when I asked him about his situation he told me not to worry because he has reserve plans that he stored and are available for future use.

Correct answer: (c) he has reserve plans that he stored and are available for future use

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Well, it's time to roll up our sleeves!

Idiom definition
Well, it's time to work hard!

Correct answer: (a) work hard

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After all these years, Teresa still hasn't seen her husband in his birthday suit.

Idiom definition
After all these years, Teresa still hasn't seen her husband naked.

Correct answer: (c) naked

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Tara wears the pants in her household.

Idiom definition
Tara is the boss in her household.

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Will told his friend to zip it up or else!

Idiom definition
Will told his friend to keep a secret strictly confidential or else!

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