419. Idioms
Choose the right definition of each idiom.
1. to chase rainbows
A) to look for something
B) to pursue something impossible
C) to try to arrest somebody who likes wearing colourful clothes
2. to pull the wool over somebody’s eyes
A) to deceive somebody
B) to make somebody feel comfortable
C) to buy good glasses for somebody
3. out of the blue
A) on time
B) much too late
C) suddenly
4. to bite off more than you can chew
A) to eat too many well-done steaks
B) to try to do something too difficult
C) to earn more money than you can spend
5. to change your tune
A) to change the way you behave
B) to get divorced
C) to start playing a new instrument
6. to turn a deaf ear
A) to become deaf
B) to ignore other people’s words
C) to try to hear distant sounds
7. To hit the book
A) to hit somebody with a thick book
B) to write a best seller
C) to study
8. To beat a retreat
A) to withdraw from a dangerous or embarrassing situation
B) to order another alcoholic drink
C) to oversleep
9. To leave no stone unturned
A) to do absolutely everything to achieve your goal
B) to ruin everything you notice on your way
C) to make everybody laugh
10. To call it a day
A) to wait for something
B) to stop doing something because you’re fed up with it or it doesn’t make sense anymore
C) to call for a doctor during daytime
