Idioms and Phrases Quiz: Expressions with 'age'

• Expressions "as from" and "as it is" are used to indicate a change in situation or the current state of affairs.

• "As if" is used to express disbelief, anger, or to introduce a hypothetical situation.

• "Armour" and "chink" are used metaphorically to describe protection or vulnerability.

• "Be around" means to have had various experiences or encounters.

• "Approval" refers to the approval of goods before purchasing, usually for a short period.

• "Grey area" refers to a situation where rules are unclear or non-existent.

• "Put sb's back up" means to annoy or anger someone.

• "Get your back" can mean to take revenge, to return something, or to support someone.

• "Back to the wall" refers to a difficult situation with no easy solution.

• "Behind sb's back" means to do something without someone's knowledge or consent.

• "By the back door" means to gain access in an indirect or unofficial way.

• "Bend over backwards" means to go to great lengths to please someone or do something.

• "Backstab" means to betray someone or act against their interests.

• "Hack the wrong horse" means to make a mistake or support a losing cause.

• "On sb's back" means to constantly annoy, criticize, or pressure someone.

• "Turn your back on sb/sth" means to abandon or reject someone or something.

• "Water off a duck's back" means to be unphased by criticism or indifferent to something.

• "Kick up the backside" means to motivate or encourage someone to work harder.

• "Go behind sb's back" means to do something secretly or without someone's knowledge.

• "Powerful friends" can be used to gain access or influence in an indirect or unofficial way.

• "Put the clock back" means to go back in time or reversing progress.

• "See the back of sb/sth" means to no longer have to deal with someone or something.

• "A short back and sides" is a hairstyle with the hair cut short all over.

• "Scratch each other's back" means to help each other out or reciprocate favors.

• "Make a rod for your own back" means to create problems for yourself by your actions.

• "Mind your backs" is a warning to be careful or watchful.

• "Let someone younger take over" means to give control or authority to someone else.

• "Charge with interest" means to pay back more than the original amount borrowed.

• "Sen such as" means approximately or similar to.

• "Yet" means still or even so.

• "True around" means to have a wide range of experiences or knowledge.

• "At sth's back" means to support someone or something.

• "In the back of beyond" means a remote or isolated place.

• "Anything but" is used to express the opposite of what is expected or desired.

• "Through the back door" means gaining access in an indirect or unofficial way.

• "Behind the scenes" means happening or happening out of public view.

• "Under the table" means secretly or illegally.

• "Grey" can refer to a lack of clarity or a neutral or ambiguous situation.

• "Grey area" refers to a situation where rules are unclear or non-existent.

• "Grey matter" refers to the brain tissue.

• "Put sb in the picture" means to bring someone up to date or inform them of something.

• "In the picture" means being in the know or aware of something.

• "In the loop" means being kept informed or involved in something.

• "In the know" means being well-informed or having knowledge.

• "In the dark" means being uninformed or ignorant.

• "At arms length" means keeping a distance or maintaining a formal relationship.

• "A seal of approval" means a formal endorsement or certification.

• "Grey seal" refers to the common seal.

• "Greylist" refers to a list of email addresses that are not yet spam but may become spam.

• "Grey literature" refers to published but not formally indexed literature.

• "Greywater" refers to wastewater from sinks, showers, and washing machines.

• "Grey power" refers to the political influence of older adults.

• "Grey literature review" is a systematic review of unpublished research.

• "Grey area of law" refers to a legal issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey income" refers to income that is not reported or declared to the tax authorities.

• "Grey to go" refers to a diet that is low in carbohydrates.

• "Grey magic" refers to a form of magic that is subtle and unfelt.

• "Grey sage" refers to a person who is wise, experienced, and knowledgeable.

• "Grey root" refers to the root of an herb or plant.

• "Grey water recycling" refers to the reuse of greywater for irrigation, flushing toilets, and other non-potable uses.

• "Grey cardigan" is a type of cardigan sweater.

• "Grey suit" is a type of business suit.

• "Grey haired" refers to having grey or white hair.

• "Grey sky" refers to a sky that is overcast and grey.

• "Grey matter" refers to the brain tissue.

• "Grey t-shirt" is a type of t-shirt.

• "Grey area" refers to a situation where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of ethics" refers to a situation where the ethical decision is not clear-cut.

• "Grey zone" refers to a contested area or a situation that is not clearly defined.

• "Grey list" refers to a list of email addresses that are not yet spam but may become spam.

• "Grey area of law" refers to a legal issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey literature" refers to published but not formally indexed literature.

• "Grey literature review" is a systematic review of unpublished research.

• "Greyzone" refers to a contested area or a situation that is not clearly defined.

• "Grey area of policy" refers to a policy issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of morality" refers to a moral issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of science" refers to a scientific issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of technology" refers to a technological issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of business" refers to a business issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of psychology" refers to a psychological issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of sociology" refers to a sociological issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of anthropology" refers to an anthropological issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of history" refers to a historical issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of art" refers to an artistic issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of music" refers to a musical issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of language" refers to a linguistic issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of education" refers to an educational issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of health" refers to a health issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of environment" refers to an environmental issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of politics" refers to a political issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of religion" refers to a religious issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of ethics" refers to an ethical issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of science" refers to a scientific issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of technology" refers to a technological issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of business" refers to a business issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of psychology" refers to a psychological issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• "Grey area of sociology" refers to a sociological issue where the answer is not clear-cut.

• Behaving as if one is superior or more important than one's actual status: "She's getting a bit above herself" after only two weeks of employment.

• Expressions for unintentional mistakes or accidents: "Accidents will happen", "accidentally on purpose".

• Self-exoneration with the statement "accidents will happen" after causing damage or incident.

• Apologies given without being asked or prompted.

• Opinions based on the reports of others: "by all accounts".

• Joining an activity or trend after it has already become successful.

• Orders to prepare for action: "Action stations".

• Proverb: "Actions speak louder than words".

• Temporarily unable to work because of illness, injury, or damage.

• Locations of the most exciting or important events.

• Taking advantage of a situation or someone else's kindness for personal gain, both in a seductive and non-seductive context.

• Making the most of opportunities: "Take advantage of our special offer".

• Benefiting from a situation or event: "It's to your advantage".

• Making good use of resources: "Take full advantage of the facilities at the sports centre".

• Contrasting two things: "If you look at sales this year as against those in the same period last year".

• Expressions of feelings or ideas that exist but may not be explicitly stated.

• Expressions of uncertainty: "Still very much in the air".

• Broadcasting on radio or television: "Goodnight from all of us here. BBC will be on the air again at 7.00 with 'Breakfast News'".

• Holiday or event plans that are uncertain.

• The final result or outcome of a situation when everything is considered: "All in all the film was a great success".

• Negative expressions of size, weight, or distance that may ironically indicate an attitude of indifference.

• Expressions of exhaustion: "At the end of the race he was all in".

• Inclusive prices: "These are all-in prices - room, breakfast, service, and tax".

• Very tired or drained: "At the end of the race he was all in".

• Allocate resources to a cause: "What's all this crying in aid of?"

• Request to hurry up: "Don't take all day shaving."

• Negative expressions of length of time: "It's not taking all day."

• Proverb: "It's not taking a long time."

• Implicit permission to do something: "Be my guest."

• Responsible for something: "It's all on me."

• Retaining possessions or carrying items: "Bring your dog and all."

• Expressions of disbelief: "And he stole £5 from me, and all."

• Expressions of accompaniment: "What with work and all."

• Expressions of completion: "Dog and all."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes. All but the last two questions."

• Expressions of inclusion: "All in one".

• Expressions of being present: "I'm hoping to take a holiday this month but my plans are still very much in the air".

• Expressions of cessation: "The meeting was left in the air."

• Expressions of exclusivity: "The patient was all but dead."

• Expressions of all but: "All but one".

• Expressions of complete: "All in".

• Expressions of all: "And all".

• Expressions of association: "Dog and all."

• Expressions of urgency: "Are you lunching at all?"

• Expressions of reluctance: "If you're at all unhappy about marrying him, then don't."

• Expressions of inability: "His face looked so funny that it was all she could do not to laugh."

• Expressions of length: "Don't take all day."

• Expressions of negation: "It's not taking all day."

• Expressions of time frames: "The holiday cost £2 50 all in."

• Expressions of agreement with conditions: "These are all-in prices."

• Expressions of exhaustion: "At the end of the race he was all in."

• Expressions of completeness: "All in all."

• Expressions of surprise: "And he stole £5 from me, and all."

• Expressions of accompaniment: "What with work and all."

• Expressions of permission: "Be my guest."

• Expressions of understanding: "Yes. All but the last two questions."

• Expressions of association: "Dog and all."

• Expressions of reluctance: "If you're at all unhappy about marrying him, then don't."

• Expressions of inability: "His face looked so funny that it was all she could do not to laugh."

• Expressions of time frames: "The holiday cost £2 50 all in."

• Expressions of agreement with conditions: "These are all-in prices."

• Expressions of comfort: "There was a strong feeling of excitement in the air."

• Expressions of realization: "I've said all along that this would happen."

• Expressions of contrast: "If you look at sales this year as against those in the same period last year."

• Expressions of uncertainty: "I'm hoping to take a holiday this month but my plans are still very much in the air."

• Expressions of negation: "This isn't at all what I expected."

• Expressions of permission: "Go ahead. I'll cover for you."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I agree. Let's do it."

• Expressions of completion: "All done."

• Expressions of possession: "It's all mine."

• Expressions of anticipation: "The action is going to be exciting."

• Expressions of exhaustion: "At the end of the race he was all in."

• Expressions of lack: "It's not taking a long time. It's not taking all day."

• Expressions of all: "And all."

• Expressions of inability: "His face looked so funny that it was all she could do not to laugh."

• Expressions of reluctance: "If you're at all unhappy about marrying him, then don't."

• Expressions of permission: "It's fine. You can do that."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'd be happy to help."

• Expressions of hope: "I'm hoping to get a new job soon."

• Expressions of realization: "I've been working on this project for months."

• Expressions of anticipation: "The new product is going to be a huge success."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I understand."

• Expressions of surprise: "I can't believe it. It's amazing."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, we agree. Let's do it."

• Expressions of disbelief: "Are you serious? That's incredible."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I think that's a great idea."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'd be happy to do it."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'll do it."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'd be happy to help."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'll make the call."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'd be happy to sign."

• Expressions of anticipation: "I'm excited to see the new product."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I agree with your assessment."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'd be happy to attend the meeting."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'll do it as soon as possible."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'll make sure to get it done."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'll take care of it."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'll sign the contract."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'll make the necessary arrangements."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'll make the payment."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'll confirm the details."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'll follow up on the issue."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'll provide the information."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'll send the report."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'll make the request."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'll make the reservation."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'll make the appointment."

• Expressions of agreement: "Yes, I'll

Test your knowledge of idiomatic expressions and phrases related to the word 'age'. From 'tender age' to 'golden age', see how many expressions you can match with their meanings.