English Idioms Quiz: Accidentally on Purpose, Add Fuel to the Flames, All Ears
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If you do something intentionally, but pretend it was an accident, you do it ____________ on purpose.

False

What does it mean to 'add fuel to the flames'?

False

If someone is 'all ears', what does that indicate?

False

What does it mean to 'answer the call of nature'?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a 'backseat driver'?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you badger someone into doing something, what are you doing?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

If someone bares their soul to you, they are revealing their inner thoughts and feelings. True or False?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person who is barking up the wrong tree is doing the right thing. True or False?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

To beat a hasty retreat means to confront a dangerous or difficult situation. True or False?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Your best bet is the action least likely to succeed. True or False?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you bide your time, you wait for a good opportunity to do something. True or False?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Binge drinking refers to moderate alcohol consumption over an extended period. True or False?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'answer the call of nature'?

<p>To go to the toilet</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you do something intentionally, but pretend it was an accident, you do it ____________ on purpose.

<p>Accidentally</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a 'backseat driver'?

<p>A passenger who gives unwanted advice to the driver</p> Signup and view all the answers

If someone is 'all ears', what does that indicate?

<p>They are listening very attentively</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you badger someone into doing something, what are you doing?

<p>Persistently nagging or pestering them</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'add fuel to the flames'?

<p>To make a difficult situation worse</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'bare your heart' or 'bare your soul'?

<p>To reveal your innermost thoughts and feelings to someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when someone is 'barking up the wrong tree'?

<p>They are doing the wrong thing due to incorrect beliefs or ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'beat a hasty retreat'?

<p>To run away or go back hurriedly to avoid a dangerous or difficult situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if something is described as 'your best bet'?

<p>The action most likely to succeed</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if someone is advised to 'bide their time'?

<p>To wait for a good opportunity to do something</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is referred to by the term 'binge drinking'?

<p>Heavy drinking where large quantities of alcohol are consumed in a short space of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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