Choose the sentence that correctly uses an idiomatic expression
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Choose the sentence that correctly uses an idiomatic expression
- He bent over backwards to help his friend move into the new apartment
- She was under the weather because of the good news
- They broke the ice by sitting in silence
- The manager was in hot water for successfully closing the deal
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - He bent over backwards to help his friend move into the new apartment
"Bend over backwards" means to make every possible effort to help someone, which fits helping a friend move house. The other sentences misuse real idioms: "under the weather" means unwell, not happy; "break the ice" means to ease tension by starting a conversation, not by staying silent; and "in hot water" means in trouble, not praised for a success.
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