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Intermediate
Exercise 10

1 .
Match the idiom on the left to its correct meaning on the right.
Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding item at right.

1.1 lip service A. verbal expression of agreement unsupported by real conviction

1.2 eleventh hour B. a person from whom something undesirable or deadly spreads to those nearby

1.3 Typhoid Mary C. the latest possible time

1.4 tit for tat D. the state of being nude

1.5 birthday suit E. repayment in kind

2 .
Match the idiom on the left to its correct meaning on the right.
Using the pulldown boxes, match each item on the left to the corresponding item at right.

2.1 rule of thumb A. an occupation or other source of income that requires little effort while yielding considerable profit

2.2 sacred cow B. one that is immune from criticism

2.3 gravy train C. strenuous physical labor

2.4 elbow grease D. one that discourages enjoyment

2.5 wet blanket E. a useful principle

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