1. English Idioms

2. Water Expressions Q1 Charlie's in hot water again, he forgot to lock up last night. (a)in the bath (b)very wet (c)in the shower (d)in trouble Q2 Forget it, that's water under the bridge now. (a)best forgotten (b)best learnt (c)best understood (d)best remembered Q3 That's always the trouble if she doesn't like it, she simply throws cold water on it. (a) washes it completely (b) discourages it completely (c) cleans it completely (d) drowns it completely

3. Q4 You must realize the gravity of the situation because you are in deep water now. (a) an embarrassing situation (b) a stupid situation (c) a serious situation (d) a strange situation Q5 He is like a fish out of water whenever he goes to a party. (a)feels uncomfortable (b)feels dry (c)feels thirsty (d)feels silly Q6 Don't ever lend him money, he spends it like water. (a)very slowly (b)very often (c)very freely (d)very carefully

4. Q7 We think in the present circumstances the best policy is to tread water for a while. (a) take sudden steps(b) take quick decisions (c) take little action(d) take firm action Q8 My original plan has been so watered down that I don't recognize it now. (a) reduced in importance(b) increased in size (c) made more fluid(d) made much clearer Q9 Your ideas are usually sound but this one won't hold water, I'm afraid. (a)float(b) be practical (c) stay up (d) sink Q10 He'll be all right soon because any criticism is usually like water off a duck‘s back to him. (a)of no importance (b) of some importance (b)of great importance (d) of such importance