PRC1: List of Idioms and Phrases Quiz
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PRC1: List of Idioms and Phrases Quiz

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What does 'Above all' mean?

Most significantly

Explain the idiom 'Above board'.

Everything is as it seems.

What is meant by 'Achilles' heel'?

A weakness

Define 'Acid test'.

<p>A sure test, giving an incontestable result</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Across the board' imply?

<p>Applying to all</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain 'Add insult to injury'.

<p>Making a bad situation worse</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'After my own heart' mean?

<p>Said of a person with interests or point of view similar to yours</p> Signup and view all the answers

Interpret 'All and sundry'.

<p>To include everyone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain 'All ears'.

<p>Paying close attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Idioms and Phrases

  • Above all: means "most importantly" or "more than anything else".

Idioms and Phrases (continued)

  • Above board: means honest, fair, and transparent; describes something that is done in an open and lawful way.

Weaknesses and Challenges

  • Achilles' heel: a phrase that refers to a small weakness or vulnerability in an otherwise strong person or thing.

Tests and Evaluations

  • Acid test: a phrase that refers to a rigorous test or trial that determines the quality or strength of something.

Universal Application

  • Across the board: means universally or equally applicable to all people or situations.

Insults and Offenses

  • Add insult to injury: means to make a difficult situation even worse by saying or doing something that is hurtful or offensive.

Affinity and Similarity

  • After my own heart: means to share similar interests or tastes with someone.

Inclusion and Universality

  • All and sundry: means everyone, regardless of their status or background.

Attention and Interest

  • All ears: means to be fully attentive and interested in what someone is saying.

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Test your knowledge of idioms and phrases with this quiz. Match the idiom or phrase with its correct meaning to see how well you know these common expressions.

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