Question

1. \to add insult to injury\ means ... *

a. to strenuously avoid
b. to make matters worse
c. without much of a reason at all
d. a dangerous situation

1. \to stand on your own two feet\ means ... *

a. to learn how to walk
b. to jump up and down
c. to become independent
d. to get rid of your crutches

Explanation:

"To add insult to injury" is an idiom meaning to make a bad situation even worse. "To stand on your own two feet" is an idiom that implies becoming self - sufficient or independent.

Answer:

1. B. to make matters worse
2. C. to become independent