A. Using context clues, write what you think the idioms in italics in each of the following sentences means. Underline the words or phrases that help you guess or determine the meaning of the idiom.

1. The ship crew was caught between a rock and a hard place. They could not decide which was the safest course to take.
2. The company would hire only and experienced applicants, not those who were wet behind the ears.
3. there is no hiding that i am frustrated and upset because I am wearing my heart on my sleeve.
4. though poor and under educated, he had big dreams. he hitched his wagon to a star and worked his way up to the top.
5. seeing their father's knitted brows and the big frown on his red face, the brothers know that he is getting hot under the collar.
6. all the tenants have been let out of the burning building and are now out of the woods.
7. in times of emergency which call for preparedness and vigilance, all responders and rescuers must be quick on the draw.
8.If you had called me, i would not have hesitated. I would have gone to you at the drop of a hat.
9. I am in my mid-forties. Am i not a bit long in the tooth to work as an office intern?
10. the store manger is down to the wire on her inventory reports which are due in two days but which she has barely started.