English

Which interpretation best matches "cry over spilt milk"?

A correct a false impression
B act without considering risks
C according to rules
D regret what cannot be changed

Choose the meaning of the expression "get cold feet".

A become nervous about proceeding
B briefly
C learn about something secretly
D take a dangerous risk

In context, what does "jump the gun" convey?

A say something embarrassing
B decide as events unfold
C take credit for another person's idea
D act too early

What does the idiom "leave no stone unturned" mean?

A away from common routes
B regain self-control
C focus closely
D search thoroughly

Which interpretation best matches "make ends meet"?

A not to my liking
B manage financially
C understand something difficult
D risk everything on one plan

Choose the meaning of the expression "put all your eggs in one basket".

A win or remove everything
B risk everything on one plan
C briefly
D have more important matters

In context, what does "see eye to eye" convey?

A very rarely
B agree fully
C securely kept
D signs of an impending problem

What does the idiom "steal someone's thunder" mean?

A take credit for another person's idea
B release pent-up emotion
C cause noticeable change or trouble
D hope for good luck

Which interpretation best matches "up in the air"?

A uncertain
B sad
C fail completely
D deliberately ignore

Choose the meaning of the expression "walk on eggshells".

A continue to improve
B manage financially
C act very cautiously
D most important result

In context, what does "when pigs fly" convey?

A learn about something secretly
B uncertain
C never
D search thoroughly

What does the idiom "storm in a teacup" mean?

A a small issue treated as major
B deal with a problem later when necessary
C smoothly
D accept unpleasant consequences

Which interpretation best matches "at the drop of a hat"?

A immediately
B temporarily
C sensitive controversial issue
D not officially for publication

Choose the meaning of the expression "by the book".

A return to an earlier state
B not officially for publication
C do something completely
D according to rules

In context, what does "in black and white" convey?

A become uncontrollable
B in clear written form
C through good and bad times
D sensitive controversial issue

What does the idiom "in the long run" mean?

A wait
B in serious trouble
C through good and bad times
D over a long period

Which interpretation best matches "keep an eye on"?

A watch carefully
B act without considering risks
C win or remove everything
D identify the exact point

Choose the meaning of the expression "know the ropes".

A two incompatible advantages cannot both be kept
B hope for good luck
C hurry
D understand how something works

In context, what does "off the record" convey?

A delay
B perform two roles
C through good and bad times
D not officially for publication

What does the idiom "on thin ice" mean?

A make more effort than expected
B in a risky situation
C impossible or not permitted
D take a dangerous risk

Which interpretation best matches "out of the blue"?

A spend less
B unexpectedly
C persevere
D without conditions

Choose the meaning of the expression "under one's nose".

A a small visible part of a larger issue
B start a process
C suffer the main impact
D in an obvious nearby place

In context, what does "dime a dozen" convey?

A free from responsibility or difficulty
B away from common routes
C very common
D alert and competent

What does the idiom "close call" mean?

A become uncontrollable
B spend less
C narrow escape
D work late into the night

Which interpretation best matches "all ears"?

A ready to listen
B persevere
C deal with a problem later when necessary
D identify the exact point