At my wit's end: say you're out of ideas | English from movies

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1. 0:00
   Theo I have no ideas left. Only coffee and regret.
2. 0:05
   Hana So the regret wants a refill?
3. 0:10
   Tutor Casual, a bit embarrassed.
4. 0:15
   Flying Disc Man from Mars We draw a blank again.
5. 0:20
   Tutor Frustrated and stuck.
6. 0:26
   The Pick-up Artist I've hit a brick wall here.
7. 0:31
   Tutor Serious, very stressed.
8. 0:36
   The Fountainhead I'm at my wit's end.
9. 0:41
   Theo I'm at my wit's end with these fonts.
10. 0:46
    Hana Use the second one. I picked it hours ago.

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1. Question 1

   You forget a coworker's name for a second. Which line fits best?

   A I'm at my wit's end. B I'm drawing a blank. C I've hit a brick wall.
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2. Question 2

   Your project has stopped and nothing you try moves it forward. What do you say?

   A I've hit a brick wall here. B My mind just went blank. C I'm stumped by the riddle.
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3. Question 3

   Which line sounds the most serious and stressed?

   A I'm stuck. B I'm out of ideas. C I'm at my wit's end.
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4. Question 4

   Choose the correct sentence.

   A I drew a blank in the exam. B I drew blank in the exam. C I drew the blank in the exam.
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5. Question 5

   You want to tell a support team, politely and clearly, that nothing has worked. Which line fits best?

   A I'm stumped. B I don't know what else to try. C We draw a blank again.
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