Test Your English Idioms

admit that something you said was wrong describe exactly what is causing a problem or situation make yourself do or accept something difficult or unpleasant

question someone in detail about something make someone angry or annoyed take a big risk

her hands are dirty e.g. after working in the garden she likes extravagant nail polish she’s good at gardening and looking after house plants

keep something secret or confidential refuse to think about or deal with a situation risk losing everything by limiting your options

give someone a firm handshake make a special effort to do something start to deal with a difficult job or situation