English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

In the question below fill in the right word/phrase:
The policeman was sent to .... the allegation made by the man

In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:
'To be in the red', is to be

In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:
'To beat down the price' is to

In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:
'To ask after a friend' is to

In the question below which of the following options express the same idea as the one in quotes?:
'An open secret' means