English

In context, what does "get one's bearings" convey?

A accept unpleasant consequences
B deal with a problem later when necessary
C understand one's situation
D reverse the advantage

What does the idiom "go belly up" mean?

A risk everything on one plan
B fail completely
C honestly
D deliberately ignore

Which interpretation best matches "in the pipeline"?

A being developed
B become nervous about proceeding
C correct a false impression
D immediately

Choose the meaning of the expression "make light of".

A treat as less serious
B suspect wrongdoing
C uncertain
D do things in the wrong order

In context, what does "out of the question" convey?

A keep secret
B slow or stop
C say something embarrassing
D impossible or not permitted

What does the idiom "put the brakes on" mean?

A in strong disagreement
B slow or stop
C confused
D suspect wrongdoing

Which interpretation best matches "run the show"?

A from the beginning
B feeling unwell
C in control
D be in charge

Choose the meaning of the expression "set the record straight".

A very rapidly
B deliberately ignore
C correct a false impression
D provided free

In context, what does "take a back seat" convey?

A accept a less prominent role
B stop working for the day
C return to an earlier state
D have more important matters

What does the idiom "turn the tables" mean?

A reverse the advantage
B provided free
C with great success
D practical general guideline

Which interpretation best matches "under one's thumb"?

A under another's control
B start a process
C last possible moment
D very easy

Choose the meaning of the expression "without a hitch".

A win or remove everything
B begin behaving differently
C tease someone
D smoothly

What does the idiom "keep your nose clean" mean?

A take responsibility while someone is away
B manage something efficiently and firmly
C avoid trouble or wrongdoing
D in a similar manner or direction

Which interpretation best matches "make a beeline for"?

A join a popular trend
B move directly toward something
C become very confused
D act without evidence

Choose the meaning of "have a bone to pick".

A deeply occupied
B reduce intensity or discomfort
C act contrary to the usual tendency
D have a complaint to discuss

In context, what does "go against the grain" convey?

A move directly toward something
B act contrary to the usual tendency
C lose your composure or mental clarity
D refuse to retreat

What does the idiom "hold the fort" mean?

A take responsibility while someone is away
B move directly toward something
C do something cheaply or carelessly
D manage something efficiently and firmly

Which interpretation best matches "in the same vein"?

A return to an earlier state
B cause trouble in a stable situation
C in a similar manner or direction
D speak or act without much preparation

Choose the meaning of "lose your marbles".

A manage something efficiently and firmly
B in a similar manner or direction
C act contrary to the usual tendency
D lose your composure or mental clarity

In context, what does "not lift a finger" convey?

A act contrary to the usual tendency
B honestly
C act without evidence
D make no effort to help

What does the idiom "put a lid on" mean?

A have a complaint to discuss
B stop or control something
C become very confused
D away from common routes

Which interpretation best matches "run a tight ship"?

A stop or control something
B act contrary to the usual tendency
C surprise or confuse someone
D manage something efficiently and firmly

Choose the meaning of "shoot from the hip".

A speak or act without much preparation
B facing an important choice
C delay a decision
D reduce intensity or discomfort

In context, what does "take the edge off" convey?

A take responsibility while someone is away
B surprise or confuse someone
C delay a decision
D reduce intensity or discomfort

What does the idiom "throw someone for a loop" mean?

A surprise or confuse someone
B make no effort to help
C lose your composure or mental clarity
D behaving irrationally