Idiomatic Expressions: Context Clues & Collocations

Idiomatic Expressions: Context Clues & Collocations

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Use context clues to determine the meaning of the red idiom.

1. I was so upset about my bad grade that I had to listen to my music to blow off steam.

• sing and dance

• calm down

• go for a run

• boil water

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2. Her arrogant behavior to her colleagues has left her high and dry.

• To be penniless

• To be very sick

• To be very famous

• Isolated

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3.A fair weather friend always tries to fish in troubled waters of his friends and benefactors.

• To borrow money

• To steal belongings of

• To get benefit in bad situation

• To extend a helping hand

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4.Rizal Governor pulled a long face when the house did not accept the suggestions put forth by her.

• To look disappointed

• To get annoyed

• To be agitated

• To make a quarrel

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5. The fair and square policy of Mayor Vico Sotto has made him very popular among the residents of the town neighborhood.

• Clever and Deceitful

• Honest

• Ambiguous

• Relevant and Practical