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I’m sorry we didn’t get into the festival lineup. But KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY in case we get invited last minute. (a. be ready to act fast, b. keep me posted)
be ready to act fast
You’re FIGHTING A LOSING BATTLE if you think I’ll agree to this venue. (a. doing sth that is doomed to fail, b. making a lot of effort)
doing sth that is doomed to fail
Make sure nobody finds out. If this information gets out, you’ll BE IN THE LINE OF FIRE. (a. be killed, b. be likely to be criticized)
be likely to be criticized
I’m not going to make a decision AT GUNPOINT, so please stop calling me every other minute. (a. under the threat/pressure, b. at this place)
under the threat/pressure
– Is there anything to eat? – I’m afraid not. I was so hungry, I ate everything, LOCK, STOCK AND BARREL. (a. completely, b. I swear)
completely
– Where do we put this sofa? – I’m not the one who PULLS THE TRIGGER on this. Better ask my wife over there. (a. likes such stuff b.makes a final decision)
makes a final decision
– Do you think we might get the first prize in the challenge? – Well, it’s a LONG SHOT, but it’s worth a try, I suppose. (a. very unlikely, b. bad idea)
very unlikely
Are you ready for tomorrow’s presentation? We don’t want to BRING A KNIFE TO A GUNFIGHT, do we? (a. to take part in an argument, b. to come poorly prepared)
to come poorly prepared
Even when leaving a workplace for a much better option, it’s not very wise to BURN BRIDGES. You never know what might happen. (a. do something that makes it impossible for you to return b. forget about something horrible)
do something that makes it impossible for you to return
— It was close! We almost hit the car on the left! – Yeah! DODGED THE BULLET! (a. avoided a disaster/trouble, b. got into trouble)
avoided a disaster/trouble
Don’t you think our disagreement has got out of control? Why don’t we BURY THE HATCHET and start over? (a. make peace, b. have a break)
make peace (with someone)
You definitely DROPPED THE BOMBSHELL when you said you’re going to drop out of college and join a hippie community. (a. scared other people; b. revealed unexpected news)
revealed unexpected news
At every meeting out creative director and chief editor CROSS SWORDS, they never seem to agree with each other. (a. complain, b. argue)
argue (or fight)
Jimmy GOT AN AXE for arguing with the boss all the time. I doubt he’ll find another company like that. (a. was fired; b.was punished)
was fired


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