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What does it mean to 'hit the ground running'?
What does it mean to 'hit the ground running'?
What is the meaning of the expression 'seamlessly'?
What is the meaning of the expression 'seamlessly'?
What does it mean to 'keep up'?
What does it mean to 'keep up'?
What does it mean to 'weed out'?
What does it mean to 'weed out'?
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What is the meaning of 'a bird's-eye view'?
What is the meaning of 'a bird's-eye view'?
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What does it mean to 'keep abreast of'?
What does it mean to 'keep abreast of'?
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What does it mean to 'cut through the clutter'?
What does it mean to 'cut through the clutter'?
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What does it mean to 'grapple with'?
What does it mean to 'grapple with'?
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Which idiom means to make something very easy?
Which idiom means to make something very easy?
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What does the expression 'ironed out' mean?
What does the expression 'ironed out' mean?
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Which phrase means to maintain a high level of efficiency and order?
Which phrase means to maintain a high level of efficiency and order?
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Study Notes
Expressions and Their Meanings
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Hit the ground running: To start a task or project with enthusiasm and energy, immediately becoming productive without delays.
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Seamlessly: To perform an action with no interruptions or difficulties, ensuring a smooth transition or integration.
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Keep up: To stay informed or maintain the same pace as others, often referring to keeping track of developments or progress.
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Weed out: To eliminate unwanted elements or individuals from a group or situation, typically to enhance quality or efficiency.
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A bird's-eye view: A comprehensive overview or perspective of a situation, allowing one to see the bigger picture from a height.
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Keep abreast of: To remain updated with the latest information or developments in a specific area or subject.
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Cut through the clutter: To distill complex information or distractions to focus on what is essential and important.
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Grapple with: To struggle or wrestle with a challenging problem or issue, often involving deep consideration or effort.
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Make something very easy: An idiom that conveys the idea of simplifying a task to the point of being effortless, often expressed as "a piece of cake".
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Ironed out: To resolve or clarify issues, making them straightforward or uncomplicated; often refers to smoothing out disagreements or problems.
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Maintain a high level of efficiency and order: Refers to managing tasks in a structured, effective manner, ensuring productivity and minimal waste of resources.
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Test your knowledge of idioms and phrases with this quiz. Match the given phrases with their meanings and see how many you can get right!
