Question

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which of these is an example of an idiom?

a. the game was pretty boring. my team did not do well at all.

b. it was an intense game. it was down to the wire.

c. the wire on my old radio was broken, so i had trouble listening to
the game.

d. the opposing team was down six points, and then they made a
touchdown.

Explanation:

An idiom is a phrase with a non - literal meaning. Option A is just a simple statement about a game. Option C is a literal description of a radio's wire being broken. Option D is a literal description of a sports event. Option B's "down to the wire" is an idiom; it doesn't mean being physically near a wire, but rather that a situation is very close and tense, especially near the end.

Answer:

B. It was an intense game. It was down to the wire.