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Quiz VII. Idioms. SPEAK
Multiple-choice exercise
Choose the correct answer for each question.
If something speaks ..., it makes a situation very clear without the use of words He refused to comment on reports of his dismissal, but his furious expression spoke ... . What we wear speaks ... about our personality.
out of turn
volumes
in riddles
with a forked tongue
If someone speaks ... in their mouth, they speak in a way that shows they are from a very high social group. All I can remember is that he was overweight and spoke ... in his mouth.
with a forked tongue
volumes
with a plum
in riddles
To speak your ... means to be honest to people about your opinions. She's not afraid to speak her ... , even if it upsets people.
mind
out of turn
volumes
in riddles
To speak ... means to make false promises or to speak in a way which is not honest. The minister is speaking ... , promising support he will never deliver.
in riddles
volumes
with a plum
with a forked tongue
To speak ... means to say things in a confusing way.
with a plum
in riddles
out of turn
mind
To speak ... means to say something which you should not have said. I'm sorry if I've spoken ... , but I thought everyone had already been told.
