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What does MOUNTAIN OUT OF mean?

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Today's question

Choose the option that best explains the expression in capitals:

Alhassan missed one training session, but the coach MADE A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A MOLEHILL.

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Answer: A. The coach made a small issue seem big
“To make a mountain out of a molehill” means to treat a small problem as if it were very serious.

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The answer is A: The coach made a small issue seem big. “To make a mountain out of a molehill” means to treat a small problem as if it were very serious.

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Question 1

Choose the option that best explains the expression in capitals:

Grandpa Bockarie is AS STUBBORN AS A MULE about taking his medicine.

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Answer: D. He refuses to change his mind
“As stubborn as a mule” means very unwilling to change your mind or do what others ask.

Question 2

Choose the option that best explains the expression in capitals:

Classmates laughed at Christiana's small farm, but she HAD THE LAST LAUGH at harvest time.

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Answer: C. She succeeded in the end
“To have the last laugh” means to succeed in the end after others laughed at you.

Question 3

Choose the option that best explains the expression in capitals:

In August it was RAINING CATS AND DOGS in Freetown, so the football match was called off.

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Answer: A. It was raining very heavily
“Raining cats and dogs” means raining very heavily.

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