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What does the idiom or phrase Fall apart mean?

  • to become stronger
  • to work perfectly
  • to break into pieces or fail badly
Correct answer(s):
  • to break into pieces or fail badly

Which answer shows the correct meaning of Between you and me?

  • in front of everyone
  • inside a book
  • said when sharing something privately
Correct answer(s):
  • said when sharing something privately

What is the best meaning for Big deal?

  • a tiny mistake
  • something important
  • a quiet sound
Correct answer(s):
  • something important

Choose the correct meaning of Figure out.

  • to understand or solve
  • to make unclear
  • to forget the answer
Correct answer(s):
  • to understand or solve

Which option is closest in meaning to Bright and early?

  • very early in the morning
  • late at night
  • during lunch
Correct answer(s):
  • very early in the morning

In everyday English, what does For good mean?

  • for one minute
  • by mistake
  • forever or permanently
Correct answer(s):
  • forever or permanently

A Grade 6 student reads Take it easy. What does it mean?

  • to run quickly
  • to relax and not worry too much
  • to work without rest
Correct answer(s):
  • to relax and not worry too much

Select the meaning of Keep in touch.

  • to stop talking forever
  • to continue communicating
  • to touch a wall
Correct answer(s):
  • to continue communicating

Which choice gives the best meaning of The ball is in your court?

  • it is your turn to act or decide
  • you lost a ball
  • the game is over
Correct answer(s):
  • it is your turn to act or decide

How should we understand The early bird catches the worm?

  • birds always eat worms
  • late work is best
  • people who start early have a better chance
Correct answer(s):
  • people who start early have a better chance

What idea does Look forward to express?

  • to look behind you
  • to forget a plan
  • to feel happy about something that will happen
Correct answer(s):
  • to feel happy about something that will happen

What does someone mean by saying Through thick and thin?

  • only during holidays
  • in good times and bad times
  • through a narrow road
Correct answer(s):
  • in good times and bad times

Which answer correctly explains Make a long story short?

  • to write a longer story
  • to tell only the main point
  • to make a book smaller
Correct answer(s):
  • to tell only the main point

Which answer shows the correct meaning of Turn over a new leaf?

  • to start behaving in a better way
  • to turn a page only
  • to plant a tree
Correct answer(s):
  • to start behaving in a better way

What does the expression Miss the boat usually mean?

  • to lose a chance
  • to ride a boat
  • to swim fast
Correct answer(s):
  • to lose a chance

What is the best meaning for Up in the air?

  • high in the sky only
  • finished completely
  • not decided yet
Correct answer(s):
  • not decided yet

Which meaning would a teacher expect for No pain, no gain?

  • rest brings every prize
  • pain is always good
  • success needs effort or hard work
Correct answer(s):
  • success needs effort or hard work