61. IDIOMS C2

On the eigth day of the strike the Minister......... fit to make a statement. (estimar coneniente)

• saw

• showed

• looked

• appeared fit

The new political party came to the ________ after the general election.

(to public attention or into a noticeable position:)

• front

• back

• side

• fore

Harry blew a ________ when his holiday was cancelled.

(to become very angry:)

• switch

• plug

• fuse

After buying an expensive new penthouse Marianna was flat ________.

• shattered

• broke

• smashed

• torn

Despite her poor exam results, Alice put a ...... face on the situation.

• tough

• brave

• courageous

• bold

I was thrilled to meet Paul Mc Cartney in the ________ when I sat next to him at the theatre.

• meat

• blood

• flesh

• vein