Idioms and Phrase Meanings
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What does it mean when someone said their project advanced by leaps and bounds?

  • The project was completed very slowly.
  • The project faced many challenges.
  • The project progressed significantly. (correct)
  • The project was handled carelessly.

    • What could be inferred if someone described their feelings as wearing their heart on their sleeve?

  • They express their feelings openly. (correct)
  • They communicate through gestures only.
  • They conceal their emotions from others.
  • They prefer to keep their emotions private.

    • What does it mean to take exception to someone's statement?

  • To express a disagreement or be offended by it. (correct)
  • To genuinely agree with the statement.
  • To feel indifferent about the statement.
  • To complain about an irrelevant issue.

    • If someone is described as being on the brink of disaster, what does it imply?

    <p>They are close to a serious situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it signify when someone denies point-blank their involvement in a situation?

    <p>They deny their involvement directly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'left me in the lurch' imply when describing a friends' actions?

    <p>They abandoned me when I needed help.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If someone is made a scapegoat by their superiors, what does that indicate?

    <p>They are punished for mistakes of others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when someone feels like a fish out of water?

    <p>They are uncomfortable in their current situation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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