bereaved Correct Ans-be deprived of a loved one through a profound absence, especially
due to the loved one's death(desconsolado, dolido)
ACE IN THE HOLE Correct Ans-a hidden but effective means of winning a conflict
ACE UP (ONE'S) SLEEVE Correct Ans-to have an effective but hidden means to accomplish
something
ACID TEST Correct Ans-the most crucial or important test of worth
ACROSS THE BOARD Correct Ans-equally for everyone, for everything, or in all cases
, Court interpreter Idioms- Questions and Answers
ALBATROSS AROUND (ONE'S) NECK Correct Ans-something or someone that is a burden
and difficult to get rid of
ALL KIDDING ASIDE Correct Ans-speaking seriously
ALL THUMBS Correct Ans-uncoordinated and awkward, especially with one's hands
ALL WET Correct Ans-wrong to the point of being silly or unbelievable
ALONG FOR THE RIDE, GO/COME Correct Ans-to be present for an activity without taking
part in it
APPLE OF (ONE'S) EYE Correct Ans-a person or thing that is precious or loved above all else
ARMED TO THE TEETH Correct Ans-well-equipped with weapons
AS THE CROW FLIES Correct Ans-directly or in a straight line, without roads
AT LOGGERHEADS Correct Ans-in strong disagreement, in a quarrel; at an impasse
AT (ONE'S) WITS' END Correct Ans-at a loss about what to do next; in a state of frustration
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