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What does the idiom 'to bank on' suggest in a conversation about future plans?
What does the idiom 'to bank on' suggest in a conversation about future plans?
- To make a series of high-risk investments with the hope of high returns.
- To meticulously budget and save money for long-term financial stability.
- To confidently rely on or depend on a specific outcome or person. (correct)
- To physically secure one's savings in a bank vault.
If someone is described as 'dead to the world,' what scenario would best illustrate this idiom?
If someone is described as 'dead to the world,' what scenario would best illustrate this idiom?
- A historian researching ancient civilizations.
- An individual deeply asleep and oblivious to surrounding noises. (correct)
- A politician who ignores the needs and concerns of their constituents.
- A person who is unaware of current events due to lack of interest.
In what situation would it be most appropriate to say someone is 'in hot water'?
In what situation would it be most appropriate to say someone is 'in hot water'?
- When facing disciplinary action for violating company policy. (correct)
- When feeling overwhelmed by positive attention.
- While relaxing in a jacuzzi.
- After winning a prestigious award.
Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of the idiom 'to come to terms with'?
Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of the idiom 'to come to terms with'?
If a project manager says they are 'swamped,' what does this imply about their current workload?
If a project manager says they are 'swamped,' what does this imply about their current workload?
Which event would most accurately be described as happening 'in the blink of an eye'?
Which event would most accurately be described as happening 'in the blink of an eye'?
In what situation would someone most likely say 'drop the subject'?
In what situation would someone most likely say 'drop the subject'?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the idiom 'to make one's bed' in a figurative sense?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the idiom 'to make one's bed' in a figurative sense?
If a journalist 'spills the beans' about a political scandal, what has occurred?
If a journalist 'spills the beans' about a political scandal, what has occurred?
What does it mean when someone 'falls for' another person?
What does it mean when someone 'falls for' another person?
Flashcards
What does "to bank on" mean?
What does "to bank on" mean?
To rely on or depend on something or someone.
What does "dead to the world" mean?
What does "dead to the world" mean?
Sleeping very deeply.
What does "in hot water" mean?
What does "in hot water" mean?
In trouble or difficulty.
What does it mean to "come to terms with" something?
What does it mean to "come to terms with" something?
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What does "swamped" mean?
What does "swamped" mean?
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What does "in the blink of an eye" mean?
What does "in the blink of an eye" mean?
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What does "drop the subject" mean?
What does "drop the subject" mean?
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Correct idiom usage: "to make one's bed."
Correct idiom usage: "to make one's bed."
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What does it mean if someone "spills the beans?"
What does it mean if someone "spills the beans?"
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What does the phrase "to fall for" someone mean?
What does the phrase "to fall for" someone mean?
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Study Notes
- The idiom "to bank on" means to rely or depend on something or someone.
- "Dead to the world" means sleeping very deeply.
- "In hot water" means in trouble or difficulty.
- "To come to terms with" something means to slowly accept a difficult situation.
- The correct meaning of "swamped" is very busy or overwhelmed.
- The expression "in the blink of an eye" means very quickly.
- When someone says "drop the subject," they want to stop talking about something.
- The sentence that correctly uses the idiom "to make one's bed" is "They arranged the covers and pillows neatly."
- If someone "spills the beans," they reveal a secret.
- The phrase "to fall for" someone means to begin to feel attracted to someone.
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