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What does the phrase 'to tie the knot' mean?
What does the phrase 'to tie the knot' mean?
- To start a business
- To have a disagreement
- To save money
- To get married (correct)
The phrase 'to hit the road' means to begin a journey.
The phrase 'to hit the road' means to begin a journey.
True (A)
What does it mean to 'speak up'?
What does it mean to 'speak up'?
To express one's opinion
Action movies are just not my _______.
Action movies are just not my _______.
Match the phrases with their meanings:
Match the phrases with their meanings:
Which phrase means to employ or hire?
Which phrase means to employ or hire?
The phrase 'tip of the iceberg' refers to the entirety of an issue.
The phrase 'tip of the iceberg' refers to the entirety of an issue.
What is the meaning of 'to dress to impress'?
What is the meaning of 'to dress to impress'?
What does the term 'child's play' refer to?
What does the term 'child's play' refer to?
The dodo bird is an example of an extinct species.
The dodo bird is an example of an extinct species.
What does it mean to 'pop the question'?
What does it mean to 'pop the question'?
A group of kangaroos is called a ______.
A group of kangaroos is called a ______.
Which of the following phrases means to cancel something?
Which of the following phrases means to cancel something?
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Animal welfare organizations work to promote animal abuse.
Animal welfare organizations work to promote animal abuse.
The marriage was ______; they were considering separation.
The marriage was ______; they were considering separation.
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fall out
fall out
To have a disagreement that ends a relationship.
tie the knot
tie the knot
To get married.
speak up
speak up
To express one's opinion.
hit the road
hit the road
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catch up
catch up
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hit the books
hit the books
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set up
set up
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take on
take on
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call it a day/night
call it a day/night
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save up
save up
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pay off
pay off
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break the bank
break the bank
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clean up
clean up
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dress up
dress up
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show off
show off
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call off
call off
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Study Notes
###Â Phrasal Verbs
- fall out: to have a disagreement that ends a relationship
- tie the knot: to get married
- speak up: to express one's opinion
- hit the road: to begin a journey
- catch up: to reach the same level as others after falling behind
- hit the books: to study hard
- set up: to establish or start a business
- take on: to employ or hire
- call it a day/night: to conclude work
- save up: to accumulate money for future use
- pay off: to complete payment of a debt
- break the bank: to cost too much
- clean up: to remove dirt or pollution
- dress up: to put on formal clothes for a special occasion
- show off: to display something you're proud of
- call off: to cancel something like an event
- pop the question: to ask someone to marry you
- tuck in: to begin eating enthusiastically
- go out: to be eliminated from a competition
- send off: to remove a player because of a rule violation
###Â Idioms
- not one's cup of tea: not something you enjoy
- tip of the iceberg: a small part of a larger issue
- on the rocks: describing a relationship that is in trouble
- behind closed doors: in private
- full of beans: very energetic or lively
###Â Other Vocabulary
- people person: someone sociable and good with others
- fit: (British English slang) really good-looking
- colleague/co-worker: someone you work with
- upbringing: the way a child is raised or educated
- child's play: something very easy or simple
- in one's youth: during the period when one was young
- sibling rivalry: competition between brothers and sisters
- pack: a group of animals of the same species that live together
- extinct: no longer exists
- by nature: as a natural characteristic
- let the cat out of the bag: to accidentally reveal a secret
- animal welfare: the well-being of animals
- hearty breakfast: a large and satisfying morning meal
- on the menu: in season
- still/sparkling: describes water, still is without gas, and sparkling is with gas
- away from home: often used to describe sports teams playing on opponents' grounds
- off the field: not taking place on the field during the game
- team spirit: the feelings of enthusiasm, loyalty and a sense of togetherness shared by members of a team
Other
- dress to impress: to wear clothes to make a good impression
- fancy dress: to wear something to appear as a character (e.g. Halloween)
- at the age of: used to state an age
- mob of kangaroos, army of ants, a memory of elephants, etc.: used to describe large groups of animals
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Test your knowledge of common phrasal verbs and idioms with this engaging quiz. From 'fall out' to 'pop the question', see how well you understand these expressions and their meanings. Perfect for English language learners looking to expand their vocabulary!