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Chapter 31 Idioms and Phrases Meanings Quiz

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Chapter 31 Idioms and Phrases Meanings Quiz

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What is the meaning of the phrase 'Achilles' heels'?

A strong will power

A small but fatal weakness (correct)

An old flame

Something done for selfish reasons

Which phrase means 'to make a matter worse'?

An axe to grind

An arm chair job

An olive branch

Add fuel to fire (correct)

What is the meaning of the phrase 'an arm chair job'?

A job requiring strong will power

A job that causes conflicts

A good income job with high comfort (correct)

A job that requires physical labor

Which phrase means 'something done for selfish reasons'?

An axe to grind Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrase 'an iron-will'?

Strong will power Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase means 'an old love interest'?

An old flame Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrase 'an old head on young shoulders'?

A mature and wise person despite their young age Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase means 'a peace offering'?

An olive branch Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrase 'apple of discord'?

A cause of conflict or disagreement Signup and view all the answers

What does the idiom 'add fuel to fire' mean?

To make a situation worse Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the idiom 'at a pinch'?

In an emergency Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the idiom 'an axe to grind'?

A hidden agenda Signup and view all the answers

What does 'at arm's length' signify?

Being cautious or distant Signup and view all the answers

What is conveyed by the idiom 'an olive branch'?

A symbol of peace or reconciliation Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'at one's wits' end' imply?

Being in a state of confusion or distress Signup and view all the answers

'At sixes and sevens' typically suggests:

In a state of disorder or confusion Signup and view all the answers

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Idioms and Phrases

Achilles' heels: a small but fatal weakness
Add fuel to fire: to make a matter worse
An arm chair job: a good income job with high comfort
An axe to grind: something done for selfish reasons
An iron-will: strong will power
An old flame: a past love
An old head on young shoulders: being wise beyond one's age

More Idioms and Phrases

An olive branch: a symbol of peace
White flag: a symbol of surrender
Apple of discord: a cause of conflict
Apple of one's eye: a cherished or beloved person
Apple-pie-order: a state of perfect order or tidiness
At a loss: unable to decide or cope
At a pinch: in a difficult situation
At arm's length: to keep someone at a distance
At daggers drawn: to be in a state of intense hostility
At ease: feeling relaxed or comfortable
At one's finger's tips: having complete knowledge or control
At one's wits' end: being extremely worried or perplexed
At sixes and sevens: in a state of confusion or disorder

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Test your knowledge of idioms and phrases from Chapter 31 with their meanings in English. Learn the significance of common expressions like 'Achilles' heel', 'add fuel to the fire', and more.