| 1. | Go against the grain ? | |
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Something that we can accept with difficulty
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Something that is ugly and unpopular
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Something done deliberately
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Something in conflict with one’s value system
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Report Question| 2. | Once bitten twice shy ? | |
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a bitter experience making one cautious for future
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an insect bite that leaves a permanent mark
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to be shy of meeting strangers
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a person with no self confidence
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| 3. | Strike when the iron is hot ? | |
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grab a favourable opportunity promptly
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sort out differences promptly
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torture someone with a hot iron
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wait patiently for the results
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| 4. | To shake off ? | |
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Denounce
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To get rid off
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To recollect
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To pass off
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| 5. | Going over one’s head ? | |
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Unable to make a decision
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Beyond one’s capacity to understand
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Unable to function as one used to
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Something one didn’t expect
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| 6. | Anu jumped the gun and announced their plans at the dinner table. ? | |
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ate quickly
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acted hastily
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started shooting
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shouted loudly
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| 7. | The police was able to find the guilty but the big fish escaped. ? | |
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plump men
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large-sized ones
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tall people
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main leaders
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| 8. | Be at your wit’s end ? | |
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To be overjoyed
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Careful thinking
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Be overwhelmed with problems
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Do something confidently
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| 9. | All and sundry ? | |
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By all means
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All eager
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All included
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All in agreement
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| 10. | Chip off the old block ? | |
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Resembling parents
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Looking after parents
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Having old fashioned values
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Having an interest in antique furniture
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