Maya is giving a speech on car leasing to an audience of recent immigrants. Her outline contains the point, "The person signing the contract needs to go over it with a fine-tooth comb." Which of the following statements about this point is not correct?

A. The phrase "to go over it with a fine-tooth comb" should be replaced with another, less informal phrase, such as "to go over it very carefully."
B. The expression "to go over something with a fine-tooth comb" is an idiom.
C. The statement adds color to the speech and should be kept as it is.
D. The statement might be difficult to understand for someone from a culture outside the United States.


Answer: C

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