Questions 6–12: read each sentence and draw a line through the cliché. write a replacement for each cliché.

6. i thought that robertson had won the game fair and square.

7. this medicine will either kill you or cure you.

8. shirley believes in this policy heart and soul.

9. i’ve been leading a dog’s life since mona went to cincinnati.

10. benton decided to surrender and face the music.

11. i don’t know where you’re coming from, alan, but we still have to work within company policy.

12. if we aren’t careful, this contract is going to come apart at the seams.

6.fair and square  I thought that Robertson had won the game honorably (without cheating).

7.kill you or cure you  This medicine should cure you, but it may have negative side effects.

8.heart and soul   Shirley believes in this policy completely.

9.leading a dog’s life   I’ve been lonely since Mona went to Cincinnati.

10.face the music   Benton decided to surrender and accept the consequences.

11.I know where you’re coming from  I understand your concerns, Alan, but we still have to work within company policy.

12.come apart at the seams  This contract isn’t going to satisfy the client (or stand up in court).

Explanation:

6. I thought that Robertson had won the game fair and square.

7. This medicine will either kill you or cure you.

8. Shirley believes in this policy heart and soul.

9. I’ve been leading a dog’s life since Mona went to Cincinnati.

10. Benton decided to surrender and face the music.

11. I don’t know where you’re coming from, Alan, but we still have to work within company policy.

12. If we aren’t careful, this contract is going to come apart at the seams.

Explanation:

I thought that Robertson had won the game without cheating. (Fair and square is often used to refer to something done the legal-moral way)

This medicine will cure you but it will be tough on you.

Shirley totally believes in this policy.

I’ve been having a hard time since Mona went to Cincinnati.

Benton decided to surrender and face the consequences of his actions.

I don’t know what you are thinking, Alan, but we still have to work within company policy.

If we aren’t careful, this contract could potentially be awful.

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