Impact and Influence Expressions Quiz

Exerting Influence

• "To pull strings" - "Tirare i fili"
• "To have the upper hand" - "Avere il controllo"
• "To throw one's weight around" - "Sfruttare la propria posizione"

Fundamental Impact

• "To make a mark" - "Lasciare il segno"
• "To turn the tide" - "Invertire la rotta"
• "To break new ground" - "Aprire nuove strade"

Assessing Effects

• "To weigh the pros and cons" - "Pesare i pro e i contro"
• "To take stock" - "Fare il punto della situazione"
• "To see the bigger picture" - "Vedere il quadro generale"

Exaggerating Impact

• "To blow out of proportion" - "Esagerare"
• "To make a mountain out of a molehill" - "Fare di un granello una montagna"
• "To sound the alarm" - "Dare l'allerta"

Accepting Consequences

• "To face the music" - "Affrontare le conseguenze"
• "To live with the consequences" - "Vivere con le conseguenze"
• "To pay the price" - "Pagare il prezzo"

Exerting Influence

• "To pull strings" - To discreetly influence people or events to achieve a desired outcome.
• "To have the upper hand" - To be in a position of control or dominance.
• "To throw one's weight around" - To exert authority or power in an aggressive or intimidating way.

Fundamental Impact

• "To make a mark" - To have a significant and lasting effect.
• "To turn the tide" - To reverse the course of an event or situation.
• "To break new ground" - To pioneer or innovate, introducing new ideas or approaches.

Assessing Effects

• "To weigh the pros and cons" - To carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of a course of action.
• "To take stock" - To assess a situation and consider its implications.
• "To see the bigger picture" - To understand the overall context and long-term implications of events or situations.

Exaggerating Impact

• "To blow out of proportion"- To make an event or problem seem more significant than it is, often for dramatic effect.
• "To make a mountain out of a molehill" - To exaggerate the importance of a minor issue.
• "To sound the alarm" - To warn others about a potential danger or threat, often with a sense of urgency.

Accepting Consequences

• "To face the music" - To accept responsibility for mistakes or actions, often dealing with unpleasant consequences.
• "To live with the consequences" - To accept the outcomes of one’s decisions, regardless of whether they are positive or negative.
• "To pay the price" - To suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions.

Test your knowledge of English idiomatic expressions related to influence and consequences. This quiz covers phrases for exerting influence, assessing impacts, and accepting results. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand these expressions!