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What does to squawk about mean? #1 (permalink) Thu Aug 09, 2007 21:27 pm   What does to squawk about mean?
 

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ESL/EFL Test #23 "Idioms with prepositions", question 8

I know you're keen but I don't want you to jump the gun. Just relax.

(a) fire the bullet
(b) shoot the target
(c) start too soon
(d) shoot too soon

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #23 "Idioms with prepositions", answer 8

I know you're keen but I don't want you to start too soon. Just relax.

Correct answer: (c) start too soon
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What does to squawk about mean? #2 (permalink) Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:18 am   What does to squawk about mean?
 

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to squawk about = to complain loudly about.
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What does to squawk about mean? #3 (permalink) Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:39 am   What does to squawk about mean?
 

It's amazing to see how many people are not able or not willing to use a dictionary.

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