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What does 'losing your train of thought' mean?
What does 'losing your train of thought' mean?
- Forgetting what you were going to say or do (correct)
- Improving one's knowledge or skills in something
- Rejecting or declining an offer or invitation
- Being extremely active or industrious
What is the opposite of 'bringing up' a topic?
What is the opposite of 'bringing up' a topic?
- Introducing or mentioning a topic for discussion
- Discussing a topic in detail
- Turning down an invitation
- Concluding or finishing a topic of discussion (correct)
What does 'in the driver's seat' mean?
What does 'in the driver's seat' mean?
- Extremely active or industrious
- In control of a situation or decision (correct)
- Improving one's knowledge or skills
- Relying on something or someone to happen
What is the opposite of 'busy as a bee'?
What is the opposite of 'busy as a bee'?
What does 'turning down' mean?
What does 'turning down' mean?
What is the implied meaning when someone says they are 'banking on' a particular outcome?
What is the implied meaning when someone says they are 'banking on' a particular outcome?
What is the purpose of 'brushing up on' a particular skill or subject?
What is the purpose of 'brushing up on' a particular skill or subject?
What is the relationship between 'banking on' and confidence?
What is the relationship between 'banking on' and confidence?
Study Notes
Idioms and Phrases
- Banking on: relying on something or someone to happen or be successful, synonymous with having high expectations
- Brushing up on: improving or updating one's knowledge or skills in something, often used in the context of education or professional development
- Losing your train of thought: forgetting what you were going to say or do, often due to distraction or mental fatigue
- Busy as a bee: extremely active or industrious, used to describe someone who is constantly working or engaged in activities
- In the driver's seat: in control of a situation or decision, metaphorically referring to being in the position of a driver
- Bringing up: introducing or mentioning a topic for discussion, often used in the context of meetings or conversations
- Turning down: rejecting or declining an offer or invitation, often used in the context of social or professional interactions
Idioms and Expressions
- Banking on: relying on something or someone to happen or be successful, implying a sense of dependence on the outcome.
- Brushing up on: improving or updating one's knowledge or skills in something, suggesting a refinement or polish of existing abilities.
- Losing your train of thought: forgetting what you were going to say or do, implying a mental disruption or distraction.
- Busy as a bee: extremely active or industrious, likening a person's work ethic to the busy, industrious nature of a bee.
- In the driver's seat: in control of a situation or decision, suggesting a sense of authority and direction.
- Bringing up: introducing or mentioning a topic for discussion, often to initiate a conversation or debate.
- Turning down: rejecting or declining an offer or invitation, implying a sense of refusal or declination.
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Test your knowledge of common idioms and expressions with this quiz! Learn the meanings of 'banking on', 'brushing up on', and more. Improve your English language skills and understand these phrases in context.