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Money burns a hole in his pockets? What kind of idiom is this?



 
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Money burns a hole in his pockets? What kind of idiom is this? #1 (permalink) Fri Sep 19, 2008 23:08 pm   Money burns a hole in his pockets? What kind of idiom is this?
 

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #46 "Clothing Idioms (2)", question 3

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

(a) he spends his money quickly
(b) he has holes in his pockets
(c) he gives all of his money to charity

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #46 "Clothing Idioms (2)", answer 3

Kevin is always broke because he spends his money quickly.

Correct answer: (a) he spends his money quickly
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Idioms #2 (permalink) Sat Sep 20, 2008 1:05 am   Idioms
 

These are common idioms. These exams test students' knowledge about common idioms and phrases and they show students how to use the phrases in sentences.
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Idioms #3 (permalink) Sat Sep 20, 2008 19:24 pm   Idioms
 

Hi Ian,

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