Solution to the quiz

1. (3) in a tight corner : in a difficult situation

2. (2) a wild goose chase : a search for something that is impossible for you to find or that does not exist, that makes you waste a lot of time

3. (3) does not hold water : cannot be believed

4. (1) on the cuff : on credit

5. (1) out and out : in every way; complete

6. (3) a white elephant : a thing that is useless and no longer needed, although it may have cost a lot of money

7. (2) fair and square : honest and according to the rules

8. (2) no love lost between : do not like each other

9. (1) played havoc : caused damage, destruction or confusion

10. (3) green thumb : a person good at making plants grow