Advanced EFL English ; Metaphors & meaning.

Here are some common metaphors that you could easily hear in conversation or on television or in a film. In group A you will find the metaphors, in Group B the meanings. Can you match each metaphor with the correct meaning!

GROUP A
1    It’s all in the melting pot.
2.    It’s like looking for a needle in a haystack.
3.    It’s an uphill struggle.
4.    It’s a storm in a teacup.
5.    He’s got hold of the wrong end of the stick.
6.    He’s over the moon.
7.    He hasn’t got a leg to stand on.
8.    He’s like a bear with a sore head.
9.    He’s got plenty on his plate.
10.    He gets under everyone’s skin.

GROUP B
1.    He can’t justify himself.
2.    It’s very difficult to keep going.
3.    He’s very unpleasant to be with.
4.    He’s misunderstood it.
5.    He’s really happy and excited.
6.    No decisions have yet been taken.
7.    He really annoys other people.
8.    It’s an almost impossible task.
9.    He’s got a lot to do.
10.    It’s a lot of fuss and commotion about nothing.

Solution:
A1=B6, A2=B8, A3=B2, A4=B10, A5=B4, A6=B5, A7=B1, a8=B3, A9=B9, A10=B7