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What does it mean when someone said their project advanced by leaps and bounds?
What could be inferred if someone described their feelings as wearing their heart on their sleeve?
What does it mean to take exception to someone's statement?
If someone is described as being on the brink of disaster, what does it imply?
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What does it signify when someone denies point-blank their involvement in a situation?
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What does the phrase 'left me in the lurch' imply when describing a friends' actions?
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If someone is made a scapegoat by their superiors, what does that indicate?
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What does it mean when someone feels like a fish out of water?
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Study Notes
Idioms and Phrases
- "Advanced by leaps and bounds" means to make rapid progress
- "Fell short" means to fail to impress or have an effect on someone
- "Called for an explanation" means to demand an explanation
- "Took to heart" means to take seriously and consider carefully
- "Wears his heart on his sleeve" means to openly show one's emotions
- "Denied point-blank" means to refuse to accept or deny something strongly
- "Made scapegoats" means to blame innocent people for others' mistakes
- "Sorted out" means to resolve or settle a problem
- "Take exception" means to object or disagree with something
- "Beat someone to pay off old scores" means to take revenge on someone
- "Too fond of her own voice" means to talk excessively or be very talkative
- "Grease someone's palm" means to bribe someone
- "Left someone in the lurch" means to abandon or desert someone in a difficult situation
- "On the brink of disaster" means to be close to a crisis or failure
- "Feel like a fish out of water" means to feel uncomfortable or out of place
- "All Greek to me" means to be unable to understand something, often because it is too complex or technical
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This quiz tests your understanding of idiomatic expressions and phrases in English language. Answer questions to improve your vocabulary and comprehension.