1) There's a clear problem with our budget, but nobody wants to talk about it. It feels like the elephant in the room. a) means to reveal a secret or disclose something that was meant to be kept confidential.   b) means a major problem or issue that is obvious but is being ignored or avoided.   c) means to pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.   d) means an expression used to indicate that something will never happen or is impossible. 2) She will agree to that proposal when pigs fly. a) means to indicate that something will never happen or is impossible.   b) means to accomplish two tasks with a single action or effort.   c) means a futile or pointless pursuit of something unattainable.   d) means to be misguided in pursuit of something. 3) Be careful; he seems friendly, but he might be a wolf in sheep’s clothing. a) means someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous or deceitful.   b) means that it’s difficult to change someone’s established habits or beliefs.   c) means that something is not as wonderful or excellent as it might appear.   d) means a clear problem that is being ignored. 4) I accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party. a) means to pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.   b) means to reveal a secret or disclose something that was meant to be kept confidential.   c) means to accomplish two tasks with a single action or effort.   d) means information coming directly from a reliable source. 5) Searching for a solution to that problem was a wild goose chase. a) means to describe a futile or pointless pursuit.   b) means someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous.   c) means to reveal a secret.   d) means a significant issue being ignored. 6) I heard it straight from the horse’s mouth that the project is getting canceled. a) means information coming directly from the source and is considered reliable.   b) means a significant burden.   c) means it’s difficult to change someone’s habits.   d) means an impossible action. 7) After all the delays in the project, the missed deadline was the straw that broke the camel's back. a) means a minor action that leads to a significant result due to a series of burdens.   b) means to pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.   c) means someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous.   d) means to indicate that something is not as wonderful as it might appear. 8) 8. Despite numerous attempts to get him to learn the new software, he remains resistant; it seems you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. a) means to suggest that changing established habits or beliefs is quite difficult.   b) means to point out a problem that is being ignored.   c) means to indicate that a situation or action is unlikely to improve.   d) means to reveal something that was intended to remain secret.

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