catch 22 situation is .... a) an impossible situation b) a surprising situation c) an awkward situation

a wild-goose chase is .... a) a totally unsuccessful search b) a search for answers to difficult questions c) making your dreams come true

to rub shoulders (elbows) with sb means ... a) to be friends with sb b) to spend time socially with sb important c) to show sb your sympathy

to cook the books means .... a) to prepare sth delicious b) to change numbers dishonestly in the accounts to steal money c) to become a master at cooking

Somebody who is big-headed is ... a) conceited, self-important b) businesslike c) very intelligent

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 stout-hearted person is ... a) generous b) over-romantic c) brave and determined

to kick the bucket means... a) to be really angry b) to start cleaning c) to die

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

If you have a frog in your throat you ......... a) are scared b) have difficulty speaking c) are extremely emotional

a stag party is a party for ..... a) someone who has just bought a house/ a flat b) a man before he gets married c) a woman before she gets married

to take somebody for a ride means to ... a) show somebody around b) offer a lift c) deceive or cheat somebody

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