a red herring is .....
a) something that catches your attention
b) something that takes away your attention from a more important subject
c) something that reminds you about something important
b) something that takes away your attention form a more important subjects
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to have kittens (UK) / to have a cow (US)
a) to be very upset/ angry/ worried
b) to be pregnant
c) to be very happy
a) to be very upset/ angry/ worried about something
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a wild-goose chase is ....
a) a totally unsuccessful search
b) a search for answers to difficult questions
c) making your dreams come true
a) a totally unsuccessful search and a waste of time because the person/thing does not exist
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to kick the bucket means...
a) to be really angry
b) to start cleaning
c) to die
c) to die
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seesaw
Swap points!
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fairy
Take points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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lifesaver
Give 5 points!
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If you have a frog in your throat you .........
a) are scared
b) have difficulty speaking
c) are extremely emotional
b) have difficulty speaking because your throat feels dry
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heart
Other team wins 15 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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shark
Other team loses 20 points!
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thief
Give points!
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15
to put the wind up someone means to ....
a) encourage sb to do sth
b) push sb to the limits
c) to frighten sb
to frighten sb
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20
to be in a flap means ....
a) to be in a difficult situation
b) to behave in a nervous way
c) to be in debt
b) to behave in a nervous way
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a stout-hearted person is ...
a) generous
b) over-romantic
c) brave and determined
c) brave and determined
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20
to take somebody for a ride means to ...
a) show somebody around
b) offer a lift
c) deceive or cheat somebody
c) deceive or cheat somebody
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to pick sb's brain about sth means ...
a) to pretend to be someone else
b) to read sb's mind
c) to ask for sb's opinion
c) to ask for advice or opinion about sth
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Somebody who is big-headed is ...
a) conceited, self-important
b) businesslike
c) very intelligent
a) conceited, self-important
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catch 22 situation is ....
a) an impossible situation
b) a surprising situation
c) an awkward situation
a) an impossible situation when you are prevented from doing one thing until you have done another thing that you cannot do until you do the first thing