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C2 Idioms & Expressions TransformationsOnline version High-level sentence transformations with idioms. by Abc Alpha 1 Base: The manager quickly solved the problem. Which sentence uses an idiom and preserves meaning? a The manager hit the nail on the head and fixed the issue quickly. b The manager kicked the can down the road but fixed it later. c The manager talked a lot but solved nothing. d The manager avoided the issue and stalled for time. 2 Base: Her speech was very clear and persuasive. Which is the best idiomatic paraphrase? a She beat around the bush and lost the crowd. b She spoke hurriedly but confused them. c She spoke at length without making a point. d She spoke with crystal-clear rhetoric and won them over. 3 Base: He finally admitted he was wrong. Which option uses an idiom correctly? a He came clean and acknowledged his mistake. b He burned his bridges and apologized later. c He kept silent and hid his error. d He painted himself into a corner and refused to admit it. 4 Base: The project was canceled due to unexpected problems. Choose the idiomatic rewrite. a The project blossomed despite issues. b The project ran into a wall and kept going triumphantly. c The project continued despite problems. d The project was killed off because of unforeseen issues. 5 Base: She is very careful with money. Select the idiomatic version. a She spends money like water. b She is penny-wise and careful with her finances. c She throws money to the wind. d She is reckless with her finances. 6 Base: The theory was rejected despite strong evidence. Choose the idiomatic option. a The theory fell on deaf ears despite the data. b The theory hit the books and passed easily. c The theory jumped at the opportunity to be tested. d The theory sailed through with flying colors. 7 Base: He explained the plan very well. Which sentence uses an idiom to convey clarity? a He beat around the bush about the plan. b He spelled out the plan clearly and concisely. c He swam through the plan without depth. d He forgot the plan altogether. 8 Base: The team underestimated the challenge. Choose the idiomatic transformation. a They took the challenge with great ease. b They bit off more than they could chew with the challenge. c They folded at the first sign of trouble. d They kept their heads above water without effort. 9 Base: Her approval opened many doors. Select the idiom-rich alternative. a Her approval burned bridges with others. b Her seal of approval opened a lot of doors for her. c Her approval closed doors behind her. d Her approval stayed in one place and did nothing. 10 Base: The evidence is presented in a straightforward way. Choose the idiomatic rewrite. a The evidence is a loose cannon. b The evidence is buried in the details. c The evidence is a slippery slope. d The evidence is laid out on the table clearly. 11 Base: He failed to act despite the alarm. Pick the idiom that fits. a He kept a cool head and acted in time. b He jumped the gun and acted prematurely. c He slept on it and missed the chance to act. d He ran like clockwork to fix it. 12 Base: The policy was extremely unpopular. Choose the idiomatic option. a The policy sailed smoothly through approval. b The policy calmed fears among the staff. c The policy built bridges with the staff. d The policy ruffled feathers among the staff. 13 Base: He avoided discussing the issue. Which idiom-based version fits? a He dodged the topic and changed the subject. b He nailed the topic to the wall and explained it. c He laid his cards on the table immediately. d He jumped at the opportunity to discuss. 14 Base: The team performed exceptionally well. Which sentence uses an idiom and keeps meaning? a They played safe and barely met expectations. b They blew the competition away with a stellar performance. c They tripped over themselves and failed. d They barely performed and debated the results. 15 Base: His theory is widely accepted. Choose the idiomatic paraphrase. a His theory has fallen apart quickly. b His theory is on thin ice. c His theory has stood the test of time. d His theory is a hot potato. 16 Base: The data contradicts the hypothesis. Pick the idiomatic rewrite. a The data threw a spanner in the works for the hypothesis. b The data kept to itself and agreed with the hypothesis. c The data sealed the deal for the hypothesis. d The data went smoothly with the hypothesis. 17 Base: She was the main reason for the project's success. Choose the idiom. a She was a drop in the ocean of success. b She was off the radar of success. c She was the linchpin of the project's success. d She was a thorn in the side of success. 18 Base: The proposal was rejected by the board. Pick the idiomatic variant. a The board kept it under wraps. b The board kept it afloat. c The board shot it down. d The board skimmed over it. 19 Base: He explained it clearly and logically. Choose the idiom-rich version. a He left the argument in the air without clarity. b He laid out the argument coherently. c He beat around the bush and muddled it. d He pulled the rug from under the argument. 20 Base: The results were unexpected but positive. Select the idiom. a The results took everyone by surprise in a good way. b The results fell flat and disappointed. c The results met expectations with no excitement. d The results blew away everyone in a negative sense. 21 Base: He kept his plans confidential. Choose the idiomatic version. a He kept his cards close to his chest. b He aired his plans publicly. c He wore his heart on his sleeve about them. d He spilled the beans about everything. 22 Base: The theory lacks evidence. Pick the idiom. a It looks like a well-oiled machine. b It looks rock solid and proven. c It looks like a wild goose chase. d It looks like a finished project. 23 Base: The new policy faced strong criticism. Choose the idiom. a It flew under the radar. b It sailed through unopposed. c It was a smooth sailboat policy. d It faced a lot of pushback. 24 Base: Her argument was very convincing. Choose the idiom. a Her argument missed the mark. b Her argument watered down the point. c Her argument fell on deaf ears. d Her argument carried the day. 25 Base: The plan to cut costs was implemented. Pick the idiom. a The plan was a lost cause. b The plan backfired completely. c The plan went over budget. d The plan paid off handsomely. 26 Base: He avoided criticism by not speaking. Choose the idiom. a He kept mum to dodge criticism. b He shouted from the rooftops. c He spoke at length and invited scrutiny. d He wore his opinion on his sleeve. 27 Base: The data strongly supported the hypothesis. Choose the idiomatic version. a The data left the hypothesis in doubt. b The data raised the hypothesis on a pedestal. c The data gave the hypothesis a strong thumbs-up. d The data buried the hypothesis in numbers. 28 Base: The experiment failed due to a critical mistake. Pick the idiom. a It sailed through with flying colors. b It was a bridge too far and collapsed. c It jumped through hoops and passed. d It hit the ground running and succeeded. 29 Base: She managed to secure funding against odds. Choose the idiom. a She pulled a rabbit out of a hat and secured funding. b She set the bar too high and complained. c She burned bridges to gain funds. d She played it by the book and failed. 30 Base: The team coordinated perfectly. Pick the idiom. a They were out of tune and failed. b They were in sync and nailed it. c They were scrambling and chaotic. d They fell apart under pressure. Feedback 1 Correct: 'hit the nail on the head' means addressing the issue precisely. 2 Correct: 'crystal-clear rhetoric' conveys clarity and persuasiveness; 'won them over' aligns with persuasion. 3 Correct: 'came clean' means admitted fault. 4 Correct: 'killed off' conveys cancellation; 'unforeseen issues' fits. 5 Correct: 'penny-wise' is the idiom for frugality. 6 Correct: 'fell on deaf ears' means ignored or rejected. 7 Correct: 'spelled out' emphasizes clear explanation; not a fixed idiom but idiomatic phrasing. 8 Correct: 'bit off more than they could chew' matches overestimation. 9 Correct: 'opened many doors' is a common figurative expression. 10 Correct: 'laid out on the table' conveys clarity and transparency. 11 Correct: 'slept on it' implies delay in decision; timing affects outcome. 12 Correct: 'ruffled feathers' means caused upset or disagreement. 13 Correct: 'dodged the topic' conveys avoidance; 'change the subject' reinforces. 14 Correct: 'blew the competition away' is a common hyperbolic idiom. 15 Correct: 'stood the test of time' means long-standing acceptance. 16 Correct: 'threw a spanner in the works' means caused a problem. 17 Correct: 'linchpin' is a strong idiomatic noun; others are off-target. 18 Correct: 'shot it down' means rejected. 19 Correct: 'laid out' conveys clear presentation. 20 Correct: 'took by surprise' is common; positive twist implied. 21 Correct: 'kept his cards close to his chest' means secrecy. 22 Correct: 'wild goose chase' implies futile search. 23 Correct: 'pushback' is common for opposition. 24 Correct: 'carried the day' means prevailed. 25 Correct: 'paid off' indicates success. 26 Correct: 'kept mum' means stayed silent to avoid criticism. 27 Correct: 'thumbs-up' signaling approval. 28 Correct: 'bridge too far' means beyond capability; humorously used. 29 Correct: 'pulled a rabbit out of a hat' implies a surprising success. 30 Correct: 'in sync' and 'nailed it' convey perfect coordination and success.

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Base: The manager quickly solved the problem. Which sentence uses an idiom and preserves meaning?

Base: Her speech was very clear and persuasive. Which is the best idiomatic paraphrase?

Base: He finally admitted he was wrong. Which option uses an idiom correctly?

Base: The project was canceled due to unexpected problems. Choose the idiomatic rewrite.

Base: She is very careful with money. Select the idiomatic version.

Base: The theory was rejected despite strong evidence. Choose the idiomatic option.

Base: He explained the plan very well. Which sentence uses an idiom to convey clarity?

Base: The team underestimated the challenge. Choose the idiomatic transformation.

Base: Her approval opened many doors. Select the idiom-rich alternative.

Base: The evidence is presented in a straightforward way. Choose the idiomatic rewrite.

Base: He failed to act despite the alarm. Pick the idiom that fits.

Base: The policy was extremely unpopular. Choose the idiomatic option.

Base: He avoided discussing the issue. Which idiom-based version fits?

Base: The team performed exceptionally well. Which sentence uses an idiom and keeps meaning?

Base: His theory is widely accepted. Choose the idiomatic paraphrase.

Base: The data contradicts the hypothesis. Pick the idiomatic rewrite.

Base: She was the main reason for the project's success. Choose the idiom.

Base: The proposal was rejected by the board. Pick the idiomatic variant.

Base: He explained it clearly and logically. Choose the idiom-rich version.

Base: The results were unexpected but positive. Select the idiom.

Base: He kept his plans confidential. Choose the idiomatic version.

Base: The theory lacks evidence. Pick the idiom.

Base: The new policy faced strong criticism. Choose the idiom.

Base: Her argument was very convincing. Choose the idiom.

Base: The plan to cut costs was implemented. Pick the idiom.

Base: He avoided criticism by not speaking. Choose the idiom.

Base: The data strongly supported the hypothesis. Choose the idiomatic version.

Base: The experiment failed due to a critical mistake. Pick the idiom.

Base: She managed to secure funding against odds. Choose the idiom.

Base: The team coordinated perfectly. Pick the idiom.