1) He tried to put a brave face on it, but it was clear he was at his wit's end, struggling to keep his head above water a) He was slightly inconvenienced but managing. b) He was overwhelmed and near collapse. c) He was calmly assessing the situation. d) He was demonstrating resilience under pressure. 2) The negotiation was a real Gordian knot, and it seemed like they were just spinning their wheels, getting nowhere fast a) The negotiation was complex but progressing slowly. b) The negotiation was hopelessly deadlocked and unproductive. c) The negotiation was progressing smoothly but required patience. d) The negotiation was a minor setback in an otherwise successful process. 3) The project was a real albatross around their necks, constantly draining resources and causing headaches. a) A valuable asset. b) A persistent burden. c) A source of inspiration. d) A temporary inconvenience. 4) He was caught in a whirlwind of activity, struggling to keep up with the rapid pace of change. a) He was enjoying a period of calm. b) He was overwhelmed by a flurry of activity. c) He was carefully planning his next move. d) He was feeling lethargic. 5) The project was a real thorn in their side, constantly causing minor irritations and delays. a) A major disaster. b) A persistent annoyance. c) A source of great joy. d) A temporary setback. 6) To bite the bullet a) He decided to bite the bullet and enjoy the delicious dessert. b) She had to bite the bullet and admit she was wrong. c) They tried to bite the bullet, but it was too hard to chew. d) The chef told him to bite the bullet when he cooks beef. 7) To be in the same boat a) The sailors were in the same boat, enjoying the sunny weather. b) Since they both lost their jobs, they were in the same boat. c) They were in the same boat, sailing across the calm lake. d) He placed a new engine in the boat, so it would be in the same boat as the other racing boats. 8) To cut corners a) The carpenter cut corners to make the table round. b) The driver cut corners to take a shortcut home. c) The company cut corners on safety to save money. d) The athlete cut corners while running around the track. 9) To jump the gun a) He jumped the gun and started the race before the signal. b) She jumped the gun and cleaned her gun. c) They jumped the gun and bought a new gun. d) The robber jumped the gun and stole the gun. 10) to have a chip on your shoulder a) He had a chip on his shoulder and enjoyed the delicious snack. b) She had a chip on her shoulder and was always looking for a fight. c) They had a chip on their shoulder and built a wooden sculpture. d) The bird had a chip on its shoulder and flew away. 11) to keep your finger on the pulse a) The doctor kept his finger on the pulse to check the patient's heart rate. b) The manager kept his finger on the pulse of the market to stay informed. c) The musician kept his finger on the pulse of the guitar strings. d) The chef kept his finger on the pulse of the soup to check the temperature.

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