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D. Match the idiomatic expressions with their meanings and use the

idiomatic expressions in your own sentences.

Idioms Meanings
turn the corner
to change behavior and lead a
turn over a new leaf good life

set Thames on fire do something extraordinary

at the drop of a hat not in order

sixes and sevens to begin to improve

bone of contention a subject of dispute

take statements with to procrastinate

a grain of salt do immediately without hesitation

let grass grow under feet just at the right time

hard nut to crack halting between two opinions

play fast and loose to discourage

in the nick of time a difficult problem

throw cold water to doubt

sitting on the fence faithful to their employers

true to their salt say one thing and do another

strain every nerve to prepare false accounts

cook the accounts born in luxury

with a silver spoon in mouth to use utmost efforts

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