29 Questions
What does the phrase 'A Man of Letters' mean?
A person who is skilled in writing and literature
What does it mean to 'Bring Down the House'?
To amuse the audience greatly and make them cheer enthusiastically
What does it mean to have 'Horse Sense'?
Basic common sense
What does it mean to 'Give a Wide Berth'?
To avoid or stay away from someone or something
What does it mean to 'Rise with the Lark'?
To wake up early in the morning, like a lark
What does it mean to 'Be at One's Wit's End'?
To be so worried about a problem that you don't know what to do next
What does the phrase 'to catch up with' mean?
To compete with
Which of these phrases means 'to utter a secret carelessly or by mistake'?
To let the cat out of the bag
What is the meaning of the phrase 'to have too many iron in the fire'?
To be engaged in too many enterprises at the same time
Which phrase means 'to run away in fear'?
To beat a retreat
What does the phrase 'to smell a rat' mean?
To suspect a trick
Which phrase means 'to readily accept as certainly true'?
To take for granted
What does the phrase 'pull up-reprimand' mean?
To reprimand or scold someone
What does the phrase 'gift of the gab' refer to?
The talent of speaking eloquently
What does the phrase 'make a mountain of a molehill' mean?
To give great importance to little things
What does the phrase 'caught red-handed' mean?
To be caught in the act of committing a crime
What does the phrase 'leave in the lurch' mean?
To abandon someone in a difficult situation
What does the phrase 'cross swords' mean?
To disagree with someone
What does the phrase 'Take After' mean?
To follow or imitate
What is the meaning of the idiom 'Achilles's Heel'?
A weak spot or vulnerability
What does the phrase 'Blow One's Own Trumpet' mean?
To boast or brag about oneself
What is the meaning of the idiom 'See Through'?
To detect or realize the truth about someone
What does the phrase 'Sweep Under the Carpet' mean?
To keep something hidden
What is the meaning of the phrase 'a bolt from the blue'?
Something unexpected and unpleasant
Which phrase means 'to introduce for discussion'?
Brought up
What does the idiom 'sowing wild oats' refer to?
Engaging in irresponsible pleasure-seeking in young age
Which phrase means 'to consider' or 'to take into account'?
To take into account
What is the meaning of the idiom 'face the music'?
To confront and deal with the unpleasant consequences of one's actions
Which phrase means 'to leave no means of return'?
Burn one's boat
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