Vocabulary and Idioms Quiz

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What does 'walk away' mean in a difficult situation?

To seek help from others

To stay and resolve the issue

To withdraw from a relationship

To leave without confronting the problem (correct)

What does 'carry out' mean in the context of tasks?

To fail at tasks

To complete tasks successfully (correct)

To assign tasks to others

To neglect tasks

What is the meaning of 'shake off' in relation to a migraine?

To get rid of something unpleasant (correct)

To embrace the condition

To manage the symptoms

To succumb to pain

What is the implication of 'hold back' your smile?

To suppress your smile Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when something 'broke out'?

To suddenly occur or happen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'iron out' refer to in solving problems?

To eliminate difficulties Signup and view all the answers

What does 'eloped' mean?

To secretly run away to marry Signup and view all the answers

What does 'access to' signify?

To have the ability to use something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'broke out' mean?

To start suddenly Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase correctly means to become happier or more cheerful?

Brightened up Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct phrase for gaining an advantage from a situation to make a profit?

To cash in on Signup and view all the answers

What does 'blew up' imply?

To lose temper or express anger Signup and view all the answers

What does 'knock out' mean?

To cause a failure or disruption Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase means to achieve something?

Bring off Signup and view all the answers

What does 'turn into' mean?

To become something different Signup and view all the answers

What does 'access to' refer to in terms of necessities?

The ability to reach or utilize Signup and view all the answers

What does 'passed out' mean?

Fainted or lost consciousness Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase means to take care of someone?

Looked after Signup and view all the answers

What does 'brought up' refer to?

Raised a child Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'go over' something?

To review or examine Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase means to understand something with difficulty?

Make out Signup and view all the answers

What does 'catch up' mean?

To reach the same level as others Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following means to yield to pressure?

Given in Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ran out of' typically indicate?

To use up all of something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'get away' mean?

To escape or take a break Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'make up' in this context?

To reconcile or invent Signup and view all the answers

What does 'catch up with' imply?

To reach the same level as someone Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sort out' mean in this context?

To resolve or organize something Signup and view all the answers

What action is indicated by 'come up with'?

To produce an idea or solution Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'get out of' something?

To avoid doing something Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'fall out'?

To drop from a place Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase would be best used to describe examining something closely before finalizing it?

Look through the details Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mess with' mean?

To tease or provoke someone Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase means to admit to a mistake?

Own up Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dream of' imply?

To wish for or aspire to something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'admit of' mean?

To allow or provide scope for something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'egg on' mean?

To provoke someone into an action Signup and view all the answers

Which option is synonymous with 'do away with'?

To eliminate or abolish Signup and view all the answers

What does 'back up' refer to?

To provide support or reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dwell on' imply?

To excessively think or emphasize a point Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary and Phrasal Verbs

Walk away: To leave an undesirable situation instead of confronting it.
Passed out: To lose consciousness.
Eloped: To secretly run away to marry someone.

Task Completion and Performance

Carries out (Answer a): Successfully completing tasks.
Dwindles out: Gradually decreasing until none is left.
Brings about: Causes something to happen.
Accounts for: Provides an explanation for something.

Managing Health

Shake off (Question 51): To eliminate or recover from a condition, like a migraine.

Emergencies and Reactions

Broke out (Question 60): To start suddenly and violently, such as a fire.

Expressions of Emotion

Hold back (Question 55): To prevent oneself from showing emotion, especially happiness.
Brightened up (Question 56): To become more cheerful or to regain interest.

Cricket Context

To cash in on (Question 57): Successfully take advantage of an opportunity, particularly regarding the Indian cricket team’s image.

Basic Needs

Access to: Refers to the right or opportunity to use something like food and water.

Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution

Ironed out (Question 59): To resolve conflicts or problems.
Caught up (Question 113): To reach the same level as others or to reconnect.

Encouragement and Support

Egg on (Question 204): To encourage someone to take a risk or try something challenging.

Learning from Mistakes

Own up (Question 199): To admit to a mistake or wrongdoing.

Dreaming and Aspirations

Dream of (Question 203): To think about desired achievements or wishes for the future.

Clarification and Justification

Admit of (Question 200): To allow for a particular interpretation or outcome.

Encouragement Techniques

Brought up (Question 112): Refers to raising a child or a topic in conversation.
Get out of: To avoid a commitment or task by making excuses.

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