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             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.