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What does the idiom "break the ice" mean?

A start a conversation or reduce awkwardness
B a very small amount
C with great success
D watch carefully

Which interpretation best matches "spill the beans"?

A suspect wrongdoing
B understand one's situation
C reveal a secret
D cause trouble in a stable situation

Choose the meaning of the expression "hit the nail on the head".

A sad
B practical and realistic
C identify the exact point
D free from responsibility or difficulty

In context, what does "once in a blue moon" convey?

A act without considering risks
B avoid the main point
C very rarely
D according to rules

What does the idiom "burn the midnight oil" mean?

A free from responsibility or difficulty
B work late into the night
C a past matter no longer worth arguing
D suspect wrongdoing

Which interpretation best matches "cut corners"?

A without prior planning
B stop a habit abruptly
C a small issue treated as major
D do something cheaply or carelessly

Choose the meaning of the expression "the ball is in your court".

A it is your turn to act
B pursue a mistaken idea
C deal decisively with a problem
D decide

In context, what does "under the weather" convey?

A feeling unwell
B most important result
C cause noticeable change or trouble
D learn about something secretly

What does the idiom "call it a day" mean?

A learn about something secretly
B regret what cannot be changed
C stop working for the day
D hope for good luck

Which interpretation best matches "go the extra mile"?

A an initial opportunity
B make more effort than expected
C wasted
D unclear situation

Choose the meaning of the expression "throw in the towel".

A wait
B slow or stop
C give up
D agree fully

In context, what does "in hot water" convey?

A treat as less serious
B keep informed
C provided free
D in trouble

What does the idiom "on the same page" mean?

A share the same understanding
B extremely happy
C with great success
D two incompatible advantages cannot both be kept

Which interpretation best matches "back to square one"?

A under another's control
B deliberately ignore
C in serious trouble
D return to the starting point

Choose the meaning of the expression "through thick and thin".

A in control
B through good and bad times
C impossible or not permitted
D start a conversation or reduce awkwardness

In context, what does "bite the bullet" convey?

A face something difficult bravely
B provide strong competition
C immediately
D be open

What does the idiom "beat around the bush" mean?

A avoid the main point
B fail spectacularly
C continue to improve
D regain self-control

Which interpretation best matches "bark up the wrong tree"?

A learn about something secretly
B pursue a mistaken idea
C keep secret
D give up

Choose the meaning of the expression "piece of cake".

A very easy
B assume good intent despite uncertainty
C search thoroughly
D most important result

In context, what does "miss the boat" convey?

A take credit for another person's idea
B temporarily
C deliberately ignore
D lose an opportunity

What does the idiom "pull someone's leg" mean?

A most important result
B delay
C tease someone
D honestly

Which interpretation best matches "sit on the fence"?

A avoid choosing a side
B pursue a mistaken idea
C wait
D be open

Choose the meaning of the expression "take with a grain of salt".

A from the beginning
B stop working for the day
C remain skeptical
D understand something difficult

In context, what does "tip of the iceberg" convey?

A fail completely
B a small visible part of a larger issue
C regret what cannot be changed
D watch carefully

What does the idiom "add fuel to the fire" mean?

A at the busiest stage
B understand something difficult
C become more sociable
D make a bad situation worse