Try to guess the meaning of the italicized idioms used in the sentence. Underline the clue words or phrase that help you understand the meaning of the idiom.

1. The husband tried to shake the pagoda tree to pay the hospital bills so his wife could check out soon.

2. If the company does not pay for the hospital bills, the husband will be up a gum tree.

3. The twins are inseparable - so close as the bark to the tree!

4. Please don't beat around the bush - say now what you want to say because we don't have much time.

5. Study your family tree; find out who your great, great grand- parents are!​