Read the text below, paying close attention to the bold words.
Ikiko: I just heard that Mark and Fran broke up.
Ashley: Oh no! They seemed like such a nice couple.
Ikiko: I know, but I got it '''straight from the horse's
mouth'''. Fran said she saw Mark with Christina.
Ashley: Really? That's hard to swallow. Mark doesn't
seem the type.
Ikiko: Looks can be deceiving. What are we going to
do about the party? They're all invited.
Ashley: The party's tonight. I don't think there is anything
we can do. Except be prepared for fireworks!
to break up - To end a relationship.
straight from the horse's mouth - To receive information from someone directly.
hard to swallow - Difficult to believe.
Quiz
Fill in the blanks.
1. Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman are getting a divorce.
They__________.
a. made up
b. broke up
c. breaking up
2. She told me herself. I got it__________.
a. straight from the horse's mouth.
b. from a horse of a different color.
c. never look a gift horse in the mouth.