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What is the meaning of the phrase 'Achilles' heels'?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'Achilles' heels'?
Which phrase means 'to make a matter worse'?
Which phrase means 'to make a matter worse'?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'an arm chair job'?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'an arm chair job'?
Which phrase means 'something done for selfish reasons'?
Which phrase means 'something done for selfish reasons'?
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What is the meaning of the phrase 'an iron-will'?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'an iron-will'?
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Which phrase means 'an old love interest'?
Which phrase means 'an old love interest'?
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What is the meaning of the phrase 'an old head on young shoulders'?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'an old head on young shoulders'?
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Which phrase means 'a peace offering'?
Which phrase means 'a peace offering'?
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What is the meaning of the phrase 'apple of discord'?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'apple of discord'?
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What does the idiom 'add fuel to fire' mean?
What does the idiom 'add fuel to fire' mean?
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What is implied by the idiom 'at a pinch'?
What is implied by the idiom 'at a pinch'?
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What is the meaning of the idiom 'an axe to grind'?
What is the meaning of the idiom 'an axe to grind'?
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What does 'at arm's length' signify?
What does 'at arm's length' signify?
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What is conveyed by the idiom 'an olive branch'?
What is conveyed by the idiom 'an olive branch'?
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What does the phrase 'at one's wits' end' imply?
What does the phrase 'at one's wits' end' imply?
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'At sixes and sevens' typically suggests:
'At sixes and sevens' typically suggests:
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Study Notes
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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Description
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.
