Phrasal Verbs and Idioms Quiz

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What does the phrase 'take to the hills' imply in the context of a natural disaster?

To seek shelter indoors from the disaster.
To abandon a location without warning.
To gather supplies before the disaster strikes.
To evacuate to higher ground for safety. (correct)

In political campaigning, what does 'take to the stump' mean?

To promote a candidate in discussions with committee members.
To deliver speeches publicly to gain voter support. (correct)
To engage in secretive meetings with party officials.
To organize debates with opposing candidates.

What action does the expression 'take up the gauntlet' represent?

To withdraw from a competition.
To seek reconciliation with an opponent.
To challenge someone to a contest. (correct)
To hesitate before making a decision.

What does it mean to 'take vows'?

To commit oneself to a religious order. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'take to the tall timber' suggest?

To leave hastily and secretly from a situation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'take to the hustings' in a political context?

To deliver speeches to gain voter support. (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Take up the hatchet' typically refers to what kind of action?

Engaging in a violent confrontation. (C) Signup and view all the answers

When someone says they will 'take your ball and go home', what is the implication?

To withdraw participation due to dissatisfaction. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'talk a mile a minute' refer to?

Talking very fast (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'talk of the devil' imply when someone arrives just after being discussed?

The person is coincidentally present. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'talk out of both sides of one's mouth' mean?

To maintain conflicting statements (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'talk out of one's arse' mean in a conversational context?

To boast or exaggerate (D) Signup and view all the answers

When someone is 'the talk of the town', what does it imply?

They are a topic of much conversation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'talk rot' refer to?

Foolish or nonsensical remarks (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'talk out of turn'?

To say something inappropriate or unwarranted (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'talk some sense into someone' mean?

To persuade someone to act wisely (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'talk like an apothecary' suggest about someone's speech?

It is pedantic and convoluted (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'talk out of one's hat' indicate?

To speak nonsensically or exaggerate (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'talk some sense into someone's head' imply?

To guide someone towards rational thinking (C) Signup and view all the answers

What outcome does 'talk out (of) one's ass' suggest about someone's conversation?

It lacks substance and truth (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'talk of the devil, and he shall appear' convey?

Mentioning someone will likely bring them into the conversation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

The expression 'talk some sense into you' is used to describe what kind of behavior?

Promoting sensible decision-making (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'talk some sense into someone'?

To convince someone to reconsider their decisions (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase means to exaggerate one's achievements?

Talk through one's ass (A), Talk through the back of one's neck (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the general meaning of 'talk to the hand'?

A way to dismiss someone rudely (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase implies someone is speaking nonsense?

Talk through the hat (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario would someone be said to be 'talking twenty to the dozen'?

When they are speaking rapidly and energetically (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'talk through one's arse' generally imply?

To speak foolishly or exaggerate (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'tall drink'?

A mixed drink served in a large glass with little alcohol (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase indicates untrustworthiness in communication?

Talk through the back of one's neck (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'a tall drink of water' figuratively refer to?

A person who is tall and slender (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the intent of using the phrase 'quit talking through the back of your neck'?

To dismiss someone’s comments as nonsensical (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Take to the hills

To move to a safer place, usually higher ground, in response to a natural disaster like an earthquake or a flood.

Take to the tall timber

To flee quickly and secretly, often to avoid trouble or responsibility.