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BizIdioms - Meanings

First choose the meaning which match these BizIdioms pictured below.

1. This picture refers to an idiom which means: a) you cannot act freely b) you have to be patient c) you are working too hard

2. This picture refers to an idiom which means: a) an important visitor is coming b) unnecessary and excessive rules and regulations c) an argument to draw someone's attention away from the main point

3. This picture refers to an idiom which means: a) you are keeping something quiet or ignoring it b) you are tidying things up c) you are making the situation better

4. This picture refers to an idiom which means: a) someone has suddenly given you a great shock b) someone has told you something you don't believe c) someone has suddenly taken their support away from you

5. This picture refers to an idiom which means: a) you are trying to do too much work at the same time b) you are no good at any of the tasks you are undertaking c) you are fulfilling several different roles

BizIdioms - Fill In The Gaps

Now complete the BizIdioms by filling in the gaps below.

6. My are tied.

7. Red .

8. To sweep it under the .

9. To pull the out from under someone.

10. To wear many different .