Topic: POWER AND POLITICS

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1	The minister was accused of being economical with the ......... . a) reality b) truth c) facts Well done! To say someone is being 'economical with the truth' is a polite way of saying they are lying. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

2	The rank and ........ of the party are claiming that their leaders are losing touch with the opinions of their supporters. a) file b) line c) queue Well done! The 'rank and file' of an organisation are the ordinary members.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

3	Residents are up ........ arms following the local government's decision to close the youth centre. a) with b) on c) in Well done! If a group of people are 'up in arms' about something they are very angry.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

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A) His critics claim he's being with the truth about his reasons for resigning. B) For and file members the choice is clear: strike or accept the pay rise. C) Parents are up in about the school's decision to close for a week so that they can carry out building work. Well done!Try again.Your answer has been saved.

Make them your own!

1) Can you think of a situation when it's acceptable to be economical with the truth?
2) In your economy in which industries are the rank and file members most likely to strike?
3) When was the last time a section of the population in your country were up in arms about something?