Which sentence contains an idiom?

A. Martina’s heart sank when she woke up to lightning and pouring rain the morning of the picnic.

B. Jackson had a million different excuses for why he was unable to clean his room when asked to do so.

C. I was grateful for the outpouring of support I received from neighbors who helped me find my lost dog.

D. When the exam was finally over, it was great to have time for fun again after so much studying.

Which part of the original work should the adaptation retain

Why should college athletes not get paid for playing state the claim a: point a b. direct quotation to support point a c.point b . direct quotation to support point b

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?