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Match the following phrases with their meanings:
Match the following phrases with their meanings:
A. Eat Humble Pie = 1. To admit that you were wrong B. Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining = 2. Something good that comes from a bad situation C. The Ball is in Your Court = 3. It's your responsibility to make a decision D. To Feel Under the Weather = 4. To feel sick E. Once in a Blue Moon = 5. Something that happens rarely F. You Can Lead a Horse to Water, But You Can't Make It Drink = 6. You can tell someone what's right, but not force it G. Spill the Beans = 7. To reveal a secret H. To Butter Someone Up = 8. To flatter someone in order to get benefits I. To Go Cold Turkey = 9. To stop a bad habit abruptly J. The Apple Doesn't Fall Far from the Tree = 10. Children are similar to their parents K. Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right = 11. Getting revenge will not make things better in any sense L. Dressed to the Nines = 12. To be dressed in an elegant or fashionable way M. To Take a Raincheck = 13. To refuse an offer or invitation politely, and set it to another date N. Bite Off More Than You Can Chew = 14. To take responsibilities for more things than you can handle O. Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Basket = 15. Don't put all your resources into one thing only
Study Notes
Idiomatic Expressions and Their Meanings
- Eat Humble Pie: Admitting one was wrong after being proven otherwise.
- Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining: Even negative situations can result in positive outcomes.
- The Ball Is in Your Court: It's your responsibility to make the next decision or take action.
- To Feel Under the Weather: Experiencing illness or feeling unwell.
- Once in a Blue Moon: An event that occurs very rarely.
Additional Idioms and Concepts
- You Can Lead a Horse to Water, But You Can't Make It Drink: You can provide someone with an opportunity, but cannot force them to take it.
- Spill the Beans: To inadvertently reveal a secret.
- To Butter Someone Up: Flattering someone to gain favor or benefits.
- To Go Cold Turkey: To abruptly stop a bad habit or addiction.
- The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree: Children often resemble or exhibit traits similar to their parents.
More Expressions and Their Contexts
- Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right: Seeking revenge will not solve problems or improve situations.
- Dressed to the Nines: Being dressed elegantly or fashionably.
- To Take a Raincheck: Politely refusing an invitation but suggesting a future opportunity.
- Bite Off More Than You Can Chew: Taking on more responsibilities than one can manage.
- Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Basket: Avoiding putting all resources into a single venture or risk.
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Test your understanding of common idioms with this quiz. Match each idiom to its correct meaning and deepen your knowledge of English expressions. Ideal for anyone looking to improve their language skills and comprehension.
