1. Butterflies in the stomach ?

being excited

being nervous

being angry

being hungry

Answer: being nervous

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2. A close-fisted person ?

A strong person

A cruel person

A kind person

A miserly person

Answer: A miserly person

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3. Hobson's choice ?

To challenge an unworthy opponent

An apparently free choice where there is no real alternative

To exercise the choice to surrender before the enemy

To be in an aggressive mood when facing a challenge

Answer: An apparently free choice where there is no real alternative

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4. On tenterhooks ?

unhappy

angry

anxious

happy

Answer: anxious

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5. Lock, stock and barrel ?

immediately

partly

rarely

completely

Answer: completely

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6. Couch potato ?

A person who sleeps all day

A person who watches too much television

A person who remains relaxed and calm

A person who is simple in nature

Answer: A person who watches too much television

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7. Flash in the pan ?

Old discovered only once during panning

Something that offers hope, like a light in a tunnel

An early promise that fails to materialize

Sudden discovery of a surprise element

Answer: An early promise that fails to materialize

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8. Bite the bullet ?

To amuse yourself by doing something unpleasant

To dislike yourself for having done something unpleasant

To force yourself to do something unpleasant

To restrain yourself from doing something unpleasant

Answer: To force yourself to do something unpleasant

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9. Up in arms ?

to be nervous

to be rude

to be angry

to be defensive

Answer: to be angry

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10. A dry run ?

a rehearsal

a run on dry ground

a slow run

a poor harvest

Answer: a rehearsal

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