English Idioms and Phrases Quiz

Don't put all your resources into one thing. Diversify your options to minimize risk.

It's now someone else's turn to act or make a decision.

Something initially bad turns out to be good or beneficial in the long run.

To face an unpleasant situation or task bravely, even though it's difficult.

To be responsible and accountable for your actions or decisions.

To give something a chance, even if it's not easy.

To understand someone's feelings or situation; to have empathy.

To stop trying or giving up easily.

To let go of anger or resentment; to forgive.

To avoid being too critical; to be more understanding.

To find a way to make things work; to adapt.

To stop worrying and enjoy the present moment.

To handle things with responsibility and care.

To work together to achieve a common goal.

To be true to yourself and your values.

To begin a conversation or interaction, often in a social or professional setting, to make it less awkward and more comfortable.

Short, engaging activities or questions used to get people talking and interacting with each other, often at the start of a meeting or gathering.

The idea that even in difficult or negative situations, there is always something positive to be found.

Actions are more important than words; what someone actually does is more telling than what they say or promise.

To describe something perfectly or accurately, often used when someone has correctly identified a problem or solution.

A small, visible part of a larger, often hidden problem or situation.

To accomplish two things with a single action, to get double the results with minimal effort.

Don't rely on something happening until it's truly confirmed or official, don't assume success before it's certain.

A strategy for problem-solving and decision-making that involves analyzing a situation from various perspectives including identifying stakeholders, considering ethical implications, and evaluating potential outcomes.

The process of making a judgment about something, including analyzing evidence, considering different viewpoints, and evaluating potential consequences.

A way of learning that focuses on active participation, hands-on experiences, and real-world applications.

A process for developing and managing projects, often involving a structured framework with defined phases, roles, and deliverables.

A method used in research to collect and analyze data, typically including a structured questionnaire or interview and the analysis of statistical results.

A type of research involving the collection and analysis of qualitative data, often using observations, interviews, and focus groups.

A type of research involving the collection and analysis of quantitative data, often using measurements, experiments, and statistical analysis.

It's very easy to do. Similar to saying something is 'a breeze'.

To work very late into the night, often because of a deadline.

Important things take time to accomplish.

A secret or surprise has been revealed.

You can't have everything you want, sometimes you have to make choices.

To reveal secret information.

It's better to do something late than never do it at all.

When bad things happen, they often happen in a series.

To experience the consequences of your actions or efforts. The idea is that just like planting seeds in the spring leads to a harvest in the fall, the work you put in now will determine the results you get later.

A situation where so many things are happening that it's difficult to cope. It can be overwhelming and stressful.

This is a phrase that means it's important to work hard because your actions will determine your results in the end.

Your efforts and work will have a direct impact on your success. You get what you put in.