Quick Quiz 2 – Newspaper headlines

Below you will find another quiz challenging your knowledge of English idioms.
The answers are given below…

Check out these newspaper headlines containing references to different parts of the body.

1. University goes cap in hand to finance minister
2. Airline foots the bill for delays and cancellations
3. Will Smith is no longer the apple of Hollywood’s eye
4. Government is burying its head in the sand, says opposition leader

Now choose the correct meaning below…

1. University a) apologises to the minister, b) asks the minister for financial help or c) awards the minister a great honour
2. An airline a) has refused to pay the costs, b) sends the bill to someone else or c) will pay the costs
3. Will Smith used to be a) loved by everyone in Hollywood, b) hated by everyone in Hollywood, or c) missed by everyone in Hollywood
4. The government is a) refusing to face a difficult situation, b) about to resign or c) making unpopular plans
   

How did you do??

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