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English idiom
I knew when Sandra told the lie that she would be eating her words later.

Idiom definition
I knew when Sandra told the lie that she would be admitting to her untrue claims later.

Correct answer: (b) admitting to her untrue claims

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Everyone knows that our math teacher is out to lunch.

Idiom definition
Everyone knows that our math teacher behaves in a crazy manner.

Correct answer: (a) behaves in a crazy manner

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English idiom
Jonathon asks for too much at work. He really wants to have his cake and wants to eat it too.

Idiom definition
Jonathon asks for too much at work. He really wants to have extra privileges at work without giving up anything in return.

Correct answer: (c) have extra privileges at work without giving up anything in return

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English idiom
Is it time for our coffee break?

Idiom definition
Is it time for our short break from work?

Correct answer: (b) short break from work

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I love to sit around and chew the fat with old friends.

Idiom definition
I love to sit around and talk or chat with old friends.

Correct answer: (c) talk or chat

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Nancy was forced to eat humble pie when the manager caught her in a lie.

Idiom definition
Nancy was forced to admit her mistake and humbly apologize when the manager caught her in a lie.

Correct answer: (a) admit her mistake and humbly apologize

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The new girl is always sucking up to the boss. Last week, she bought his son a new pair of designer shoes.

Idiom definition
The new girl is always trying to gain favor by being really nice to the boss. Last week, she bought his son a new pair of designer shoes.

Correct answer: (b) trying to gain favor by being really nice

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Lilly is so skinny but she eats like a horse.

Idiom definition
Lilly is so skinny but she has a large appetite.

Correct answer: (a) has a large appetite

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Whenever Taylor invites a girl out to dinner, they go Dutch. He likes it that way.

Idiom definition
Whenever Taylor invites a girl out to dinner, they share the bill. He likes it that way.

Correct answer: (c) share the bill

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Sally made her famous chocolate chip cookies from scratch.

Idiom definition
Sally made her famous chocolate chip cookies without using prepared ingredients of any kind.

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