1) - And when is this .................... due? - Oh, she'll probably be born in early December. a) bun in the oven b) nut to crack c) spill the beans d) like hot cakes e) turn sour f) with a pinch of salt 2) This is supposed to be a secret, don't you dare ....................... to anybody. a) bun in the oven b) nut to crack c) spill the beans d) like hot cakes e) turn sour f) with a pinch of salt 3) Well, catering to all departments' needs will surely be a tough ............., but if we tackle it together we'll find a solution. a) bun in the oven b) nut to crack c) spill the beans d) like hot cakes e) turn sour f) with a pinch of salt 4) OK, it's time for one of you to ................. Who broke my lamp? a) bun in the oven b) nut to crack c) spill the beans d) like hot cakes e) turn sour f) with a pinch of salt 5) Their lifelong investments had begun to .............. when the crisis hit. a) bun in the oven b) nut to crack c) spill the beans d) like hot cakes e) turn sour f) with a pinch of salt 6) If I were you, I'd take everything he says ..................... since he is prone to exaggeration. a) bun in the oven b) nut to crack c) spill the beans d) like hot cakes e) turn sour f) with a pinch of salt 7) Don't let your relationship .................. over a financial dispute, it's not worth it. a) bun in the oven b) nut to crack c) spill the beans d) like hot cakes e) turn sour f) with a pinch of salt 8) Copies of the book have been selling ................ since its launch. a) bun in the oven b) nut to crack c) spill the beans d) like hot cakes e) turn sour f) with a pinch of salt 9) - Have I put on much weight? - Don't you worry, no one could tell you've got a ...............  a) bun in the oven b) nut to crack c) spill the beans d) like hot cakes e) turn sour f) with a pinch of salt 10) Bear in mind that any stock tip should be taken ..................., do some research and contact a financial advisor first. a) bun in the oven b) nut to crack c) spill the beans d) like hot cakes e) turn sour f) with a pinch of salt

Food idioms - B2/C1 level

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