21 Questions
When it comes to having children, when it's done it can't be _______________!
undone
His apology took the _______________ off her anger.
edge
Parents are expected to provide _______________ service.
lifelong
You need to _______________ work and family life.
juggle
I can't hold a _______________ to my mom.
candle
Some people experience the joy of parenting _______________ through others.
vicariously
They use a _______________ to spread false information.
guise
The study of _______________ law deals with the interpretation of a country's constitution.
constitutional
The politician was _______________ of their power after being found guilty of electoral rigging.
stripped
The government's attempts to manipulate public opinion were seen as a threat to _______________ law.
constitutional
The election was marred by allegations of _______________ and voter fraud.
rigging
A _______ is a person, animal, or object that is believed to bring good luck or represent an organization.
mascot
In politics, a _______ is a state that can change the outcome of an election.
swing state
A large formal meeting of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest is called a _______.
convention
Discussing an election can be like _______ through a minefield, requiring careful navigation.
navigating
When politicians avoid dealing with a difficult subject, they are _______ around it.
tiptoeing
Having a seat at the table means getting the same opportunities as everyone else to listen, share, define and influence without _________
retribution
The politician was stripped _________ of their power after being found guilty of electoral rigging.
of
The study of _________ law deals with the interpretation of a country's constitution.
constitutional
The government's attempts to manipulate public opinion were seen as a threat to _________ law.
constitutional
The election was marred by allegations of electoral rigging and _________ fraud.
voter
Study Notes
Idioms and Phrases
- See past something: to ignore or overlook something, often to avoid being influenced by it
- Take the edge off something: to make an unpleasant situation or feeling less intense
- Juggle something: to manage multiple tasks or responsibilities at the same time, often with limited time
- Loom large: to become a major concern or priority
- The bottom line: the most important or essential point of something
- Don't let perfect be the enemy of good: don't let the pursuit of perfection prevent you from achieving something good
- Evolve: to develop or change gradually over time
Parenting
- Parenting is a lifelong commitment
- Being a parent can be a bittersweet experience, containing both happiness and sadness
- Parenting requires sacrifices, putting the needs of others before one's own
- Some people are naturally more skilled at parenting, leaving others in their dust
Comparisons
- Run rings around someone: to be significantly better or more skilled at something than someone else
- Leave someone/something in the dust: to easily surpass or outdo someone or something
- Can't hold a candle to someone: to be unable to compare to someone's abilities or achievements
Other
- Barren: unable to have children
- Vicariously: experiencing things through the actions or experiences of others, rather than directly oneself
Test your understanding of idiomatic expressions in English, including phrases like 'see past', 'take the edge off', and 'juggle'.
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