Idioms and Expressions Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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'?

    <p>Extremely inactive or idle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'turning down' mean?

    <p>Refusing or declining an offer or invitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implied meaning when someone says they are 'banking on' a particular outcome?

    <p>They are relying heavily on the outcome to happen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of 'brushing up on' a particular skill or subject?

    <p>To improve or update existing knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between 'banking on' and confidence?

    <p>It implies complete confidence in someone or something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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