Clichés and figures of speech 1

In each pair, click on the sentence that is free of clichés and mixed figures of speech.

For help with this exercise, see Clichés.

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◯ Priscilla was used to working long hours to get her assignments done.
◯ Priscilla was used to burning the candle at both ends to get her assignments done.
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◯ No matter how many books he reads, André can never seem to quench his thirst for knowledge.
◯ No matter how many books he reads, André can never seem to satisfy his desire to learn.
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◯ In a period of cutbacks and outsourcing, tech-savvy workers know that having diverse skills is essential to continued success.
◯ In a period of cutbacks and outsourcing, tech-savvy workers know that being a jack of all trades is a solid gold key to continued success.
Clichés and figures of speech 1 – 3

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◯ Too many managers are causing chaos at corporate headquarters.
◯ Too many cooks are spoiling the broth at corporate headquarters.
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◯ Juanita told Kyle that keeping secrets would be dangerous.
◯ Juanita told Kyle that keeping skeletons in the closet would be playing with fire.
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