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English idiom
They tried in vain to save enough money to buy a house and so finally they rented one.

Idiom definition
They tried without success to save enough money to buy a house and so finally they rented one.

Correct answer: (c) without success

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English idiom
If you are in any doubt about the offer, please give me a ring.

Idiom definition
If you are at all unsure about the offer, please give me a ring.

Correct answer: (a) at all unsure

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English idiom
The children knew full well they were in danger skating because they had read the notice about the thin ice.

Idiom definition
The children knew full well they were unsafe skating because they had read the notice about the thin ice.

Correct answer: (d) unsafe

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English idiom
Considering they are over 70 years old, you must admit they are in good shape.

Idiom definition
Considering they are over 70 years old, you must admit they are fit.

Correct answer: (a) fit

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English idiom
Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet she certainly strikes me as in the pink.

Idiom definition
Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet she certainly strikes me as in good health.

Correct answer: (b) in good health

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English idiom
I'm sorry to say that he's in trouble again with the boss over being late for work so many times.

Idiom definition
I'm sorry to say that the boss is going to reprimand him over being late for work so many times.

Correct answer: (a) the boss is going to reprimand him

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What I really have in mind is a garden where there is very little to look after throughout the year.

Idiom definition
What I really visualize is a garden where there is very little to look after throughout the year.

Correct answer: (c) visualize

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Although Romeo and Juliet were deeply in love, they still managed to kill themselves.

Idiom definition
Although Romeo and Juliet loved each other very much, they still managed to kill themselves.

Correct answer: (b) loved each other very much

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I think you can stop worrying now because it's quite clear she's in command of the situation.

Idiom definition
I think you can stop worrying now because it's quite clear she's in control of the situation.

Correct answer: (a) in control

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In time when you've got used to the idea, you'll be pleased you did it.

Idiom definition
Eventually when you've got used to the idea, you'll be pleased you did it.

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