Which sentence contains an idiomatic expression? A) On the corner of your desk there should be a large, red income tax binder. B) Abby had a problem with the type of questions on yesterday's English test. C) Because she is traveling with her parents, Joy will be out of town all next week. D) The audience expressed its displeasure when the band was late for its performance. E) Ben has a chip on his shoulder because the coach didn't ask him to pitch in the baseball game.

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Gaige Beck

Advanced Placement (AP)

15 February, 01:59

Which sentence contains an idiomatic expression? A) On the corner of your desk there should be a large, red income tax binder. B) Abby had a problem with the type of questions on yesterday's English test. C) Because she is traveling with her parents, Joy will be out of town all next week. D) The audience expressed its displeasure when the band was late for its performance. E) Ben has a chip on his shoulder because the coach didn't ask him to pitch in the baseball game.

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Natalya Lang · Answer 1

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Explanation:

Ben does not literally have a chip on his shoulder, it is an expression used to convey how he is feeling because of not being asked to pitch.