5 Questions
What does 'to flog a dead horse' mean in the given context?
waste one’s efforts
What does 'to show a clean pair of heels' mean in the given context?
to escape
What does 'stole the show' mean in the given context?
Won everybody’s praise
What does 'to strain every nerve' mean in the given context?
to make utmost efforts
What does 'measure up to' mean in the given context?
to make utmost efforts
Test your knowledge of idioms and phrases with this practice set. Choose the alternative that best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase in each sentence. Good for improving English language skills.
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