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Which answer shows the correct meaning of Leave no stone unturned?

  • to give up early
  • to try every possible way
  • to collect stones
  • to hide the answer
Correct answer(s):
  • to try every possible way

What does someone mean by saying Learn the ropes?

  • to climb a rope
  • to forget the rules
  • to learn how to do a job or activity
  • to tie a knot only
Correct answer(s):
  • to learn how to do a job or activity

How should we understand Keep your word?

  • to write a word neatly
  • to forget a promise
  • to speak quietly
  • to do what you promised
Correct answer(s):
  • to do what you promised

Which choice gives the best meaning of Keep a straight face?

  • to avoid laughing or showing emotion
  • to smile brightly
  • to speak very loudly
  • to look away
Correct answer(s):
  • to avoid laughing or showing emotion

A Grade 7 student reads Jump to conclusions. What does it mean?

  • to think carefully first
  • to decide too quickly without enough facts
  • to jump over a line
  • to ask many questions
Correct answer(s):
  • to decide too quickly without enough facts

What is meant by It rings a bell?

  • it is completely new
  • it makes someone angry
  • it sounds familiar
  • it is very expensive
Correct answer(s):
  • it sounds familiar

Which option explains In the spotlight?

  • standing in a dark corner
  • missing from the group
  • working in secret
  • getting a lot of attention
Correct answer(s):
  • getting a lot of attention

In everyday English, what does In the nick of time mean?

  • just before it is too late
  • many hours early
  • after everything is over
  • without any reason
Correct answer(s):
  • just before it is too late

Choose the correct meaning of In the long run.

  • for one minute only
  • over a long period of time
  • before anything starts
  • inside a race track
Correct answer(s):
  • over a long period of time

Which meaning best matches In the dark?

  • standing in a dark room only
  • very happy about news
  • not knowing important information
  • speaking loudly
Correct answer(s):
  • not knowing important information

What does the idiom or phrase In one piece mean?

  • broken into many parts
  • written in one paragraph
  • hidden from everyone
  • safe, whole, or not damaged
Correct answer(s):
  • safe, whole, or not damaged

What is the correct meaning of In good hands?

  • in danger
  • being cared for by someone capable
  • lost forever
  • without any help
Correct answer(s):
  • being cared for by someone capable

Which answer best describes In full swing?

  • not started yet
  • finished long ago
  • very active and already happening
  • moving slowly
Correct answer(s):
  • very active and already happening

Choose the option that explains In broad daylight.

  • late at night
  • under the ground
  • inside a dream
  • in full daylight where people can see
Correct answer(s):
  • in full daylight where people can see

Which meaning would a teacher expect for In black and white?

  • written or printed clearly
  • in colorful paint
  • only spoken aloud
  • hidden from view
Correct answer(s):
  • written or printed clearly

What does the expression Hold on to usually mean?

  • to throw away
  • to keep something or not let go
  • to forget quickly
  • to give up easily
Correct answer(s):
  • to keep something or not let go

Which answer correctly explains Hit the nail on the head?

  • to use a hammer only
  • to miss the point
  • to say exactly the right thing
  • to make a guess badly
Correct answer(s):
  • to say exactly the right thing

What idea does Head over heels express?

  • very bored
  • standing upside down only
  • very angry
  • deeply in love or very excited
Correct answer(s):
  • deeply in love or very excited

Which simple meaning fits Have a heart of gold?

  • to be very kind and generous
  • to be very rich
  • to be made of metal
  • to be careless
Correct answer(s):
  • to be very kind and generous

Select the meaning of Go with the flow.

  • to control everything
  • to accept things as they happen
  • to swim in a river only
  • to stop immediately
Correct answer(s):
  • to accept things as they happen