What's the meaning of the sentences in "quotes"?Online version Find the meaning of the sentences in "quotes". by Jussara Almeida 1 It's "a piece of cake" a It's very easy. b It's very sweet. 2 He said something to "break the ice". a To start a conversation. b To be very rude. 3 If you do this you'll "kill two birds with one stone". a Accept two proposals at the same time. b Solve two problems with one answer/action. 4 "The cat is out of the bag!" you are an impostor. a The secret is revealed. b To pretend to be someone you are not. 5 It's time to “bite the bullet”. You have to go to the dentist. a To do something difficult you don't want to do. b To do something that gives you a lot of physical pain. 6 We made 75 brigadeiros for the party tomorrow. I think we can "call it a day”. a To continue working on something. b To stop working on something. 7 I want to be the first to present the project. I don't want Jason to "steal my thunder". a To take someone else's place. b To take all the attention to oneself. 8 I’ve made my offer; now "the ball is in your court". a The problem is not mine, it's yours. b It’s your turn to make a decision. 9 I'm trying to fix the computer since 8 in the morning. I'm going to "throw in the towel" a To have a strong headache. b To give up. 10 I'm feeling "under the weather". I should go home. a To feel embarrassed b To feel a little sick. 11 If you think she's interested in you, you're "barking up the wrong tree”. a To be wrong about someone or something. b To be naive
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