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sleep on it
A. think carefully B. feel sleepy C. feel boring --- What gift do you prepare for mom's birthday? --- Oh, I almost forget that. Let me sleep on it. I'll tell you tomorrow.
cry baby
A. a baby who is crying B. a person who keeps complaining C. a person who is very annoying
e.g -----Why don't you wash the clothes by yourself? I'm fully occupied by looking after our son. ----- Oh,honey,don't be a cry baby about the housework. I have no time; I am going to a very important meeting today.
Hong Kong dog
A. diarrhea B. dog in Hong Kong C. policeman in Hong Kong ---- Do you have a touch of the Hong Kong dog? ---- Yeah. I think there is something wrong with the lobster we ate yesterday.
Don't let the cat out of the bag
A. catch it and not let it go B. keep it a secret C. shut up
---You make such big birthday cake for Clive. He would definitely be excited. --- Don't let the cat out of the bag. I want to give him a surprise.
doggy bag
A. a bag for a dog B. food taken for dog C. something to pack the leftovers ----- Give me a doggy bag, please. -----OK, I'll bring one for you, but we'll charge for the doggy bag.
spring chicken
A. young B. childish C. foolish ----Mom, look at this! I think this hairstyle fits you well. You will look great with it. ----Oh, honey. I am not a spring chicken any more. It is not for me.
It was all Greek to me.
A. Geek people B. stranger C. something that I don't know at all ---- I want to learn driving, but it was all Greek to me. ---- It doesn't matter. You can attend a trainning school for drivers.
brass monkey
A. a monkey made of brass B. terribly cold C. strong man ---- Mum, I must go and visit my professor now, or I'll be late. ---- Fine. It is brass monkey today, so take a coat to keep warm.
You really hang me out to dry.
A. beat me B. make me in trouble C. ignore me
-----Oh, my god! You really hang me out to dry. If you can't find the key of the luggage box, I will not be able to get my luggage, not to mention catching the train.
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