Idioms and Phrases Quiz

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What does the idiom 'hit the ground running' mean?

  • To encounter a major problem
  • To struggle with a difficult task
  • To encounter a minor inconvenience
  • To start a new job energetically and successfully (correct)

What does the expression 'elephant in the room' refer to?

  • A problem that is already solved
  • A straightforward and easy task
  • An obvious problem that people do not want to talk about (correct)
  • A small insignificant problem

What does it mean to 'go the extra mile'?

  • To put in additional effort beyond what is required (correct)
  • To work just enough to get by
  • To take a shortcut to complete a task quickly
  • To follow the standard procedure

What does the phrase 'rolling out' imply?

<p>To launch or introduce something new (D)</p>
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What does the term 'snafu' refer to?

<p>A situation with unexpected complications or errors (A)</p>
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Which phrase means to resolve a difficult problem after a long discussion or negotiation?

<p>Hammer out (B)</p>
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What does the phrase 'spice up' typically mean?

<p>To add interest or excitement (C)</p>
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Which term refers to encountering an unexpected obstacle or difficulty in a plan, process, or activity?

<p>Hit a snag (A)</p>
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Hit the ground running

To start a new job energetically and successfully

Elephant in the room

An obvious problem that people do not want to talk about

Go the extra mile

To put in additional effort beyond what is required

Rolling out

To launch or introduce something new

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Snafu

A situation with unexpected complications or errors

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Hammer out

To resolve a difficult problem after a long discussion or negotiation

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Spice up

To add interest or excitement

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Hit a snag

To encounter an unexpected obstacle or difficulty in a plan, process, or activity

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