Study the examples of idioms

1) Jacques Roux felt all arms and legs.

2) Suzanne talked through her expensive hat.

The idioms mean

1. nervous 2. impractical

Complete the statements with suitable idioms from the box:

a) The audience at Appeville-sous-Bois listened to Robichon .........................................

b) Quinquart as the Marquis was able to ........................................ his friend's eyes.

c) Suzanne was beautiful but quite arrogant. She had her ........................................

d) Robichon delivered a terrific speech and ........................................

a) without batting an eye-lid.

'Without batting an eyelid' means to show no response. The audience were so engrossed by Robichon's act that they even forgot to applaud at the end of the play. Hence the above idiom is the correct answer.

b) pull the wool over

'Pull the wool over' means to deceive someone. As Robichon fell prey to Quinquart's act of disguise and couldn't recognise him, hence the above idiom is the correct answer.

c) nose in the air

'Having one's nose in the air' means to be haughty and disrespectful. As Suzanne Brouette was a captivating actress of the Theatre Supreme, she was full of pride and arrogance, and did not consider anyone for anything. Hence the above idiom is the correct answer.

dhit the headlines.

'Hit the headlines' means to receive massive recognition instantly at once. As Robichon was successful in delivering a great act, he became famous really quick. Hence the above idiom is the correct answer.