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I do take my hat off to the new director for having pulled the company back from bankruptcy.

Correct answer: (d) off

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Whatever you do take no notice of him because he's not thinking straight — he's talking through his hat.

Correct answer: (b) through

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It was one of those society weddings you know when the men wear top hats and tails.

Correct answer: (c) top

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I hope you can keep a secret because I'd like you to keep this information under your hat.

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At last she's made her mind up and decided to throw her hat in the ring and become a candidate.

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I don't think she stands a chance in the election and if she does win, I'll eat my hat.

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You simply can't trust that politician because he changes his mind every five minutes at the drop of a hat.

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If you want to keep up with the latest fashion, you shouldn't wear that — it's old hat now.

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In view of the special efforts our coach driver has made today, I think it would be nice to hand round the hat for him.

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In his present job there are so many different responsibilities involved that he has to wear several hats.

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