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Choose the answers from the options A to D which are closest in meaning to the expressions underlined.
Ruby Stop crying and tell me what happened.
Susan Mandy told me hurtful things today. We are not on speaking terms.
Ruby Why don't you bury the hatchet. You've been friends for many years. Let bygones by bygones.
Susan You're right. I'll make it up with her when I see her tomorrow.
   
       
1.   not on speaking terms  
    A not a laughing matter  
    B nothing to shout about  
    C

not on friendly terms

 
    D not a happy ending  
         
2.   bury the hatchet  
    A stop being silly  
    B tell her how you feel  
    C have nothing to do with her  
    D

stop quarrelling

 
         
3.   Let bygones by bygones  
    A Cut off all ties
    B Concentrate on what's to be done next
    C

For give and forget what's happened in the past

 
    D It will take time for you to get over your hurt.  
         

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    Answers : 1C    2D    3C
 
     
 
 

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