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What does it mean to 'get the lay of the land'?
What does it mean to 'get the lay of the land'?
What does it mean to 'branch out'?
What does it mean to 'branch out'?
What does it mean to be 'up in the air'?
What does it mean to be 'up in the air'?
What does it mean to say a book is a 'page-turner'?
What does it mean to say a book is a 'page-turner'?
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What is the meaning of 'keeping you on your toes'?
What is the meaning of 'keeping you on your toes'?
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What does it mean to 'get the hang of something'?
What does it mean to 'get the hang of something'?
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In the context of the text, what does it mean to 'unwind'?
In the context of the text, what does it mean to 'unwind'?
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What is the meaning of 'top-notch' as used in the text?
What is the meaning of 'top-notch' as used in the text?
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What is the meaning of the phrase 'a big leap' as used in the text?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'a big leap' as used in the text?
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Study Notes
Idiomatic Expressions and Their Meanings
- Getting the lay of the land: Understanding the situation or environment, familiarizing oneself with the surroundings or circumstances before making decisions.
- Branching out: Expanding one's interests or activities, often indicating a move into new areas or fields to explore additional opportunities.
- Up in the air: Refers to uncertainty or indecision about a situation, meaning that the outcome is not yet settled or confirmed.
- Page-turner: Describes a book that is so engaging or exciting that the reader feels compelled to keep reading without interruption.
- Keeping you on your toes: Describes a situation that requires a person to remain alert and responsive, often indicating that challenges or surprises may arise.
- Getting the hang of something: Achieving proficiency or comfort in performing a task, suggesting that one is learning how to do something effectively.
- Unwind: In this context, it refers to relaxing and relieving stress after a period of tension or activity.
- Top-notch: Indicates high quality or excellence, often used to describe products, services, or performance that stand out positively.
- A big leap: Refers to making a significant or drastic change, often implying a shift that requires courage or risk-taking to achieve advancement or progress.
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Test your knowledge of English idioms with this quiz featuring commonly used phrases. See if you can match the idioms to their meanings and expand your understanding of everyday language.
