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Common Idioms

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When you see the phrase Fall behind, what does it mean?

  • to win easily
  • to arrive first
  • to not keep up with others
Correct answer(s):
  • to not keep up with others

Which meaning is correct for Find out?

  • to learn or discover something
  • to hide something
  • to throw something
Correct answer(s):
  • to learn or discover something

In Grade 5 English, what does Get along mean?

  • to break a chair
  • to be friendly with someone
  • to sleep early
Correct answer(s):
  • to be friendly with someone

Choose the correct meaning of As sweet as honey.

  • very sweet or very kind
  • very heavy
  • very late
Correct answer(s):
  • very sweet or very kind

What idea does Go ahead express?

  • to sit at the back
  • to start or continue
  • to lose a pencil
Correct answer(s):
  • to start or continue

Which answer correctly explains Grow up?

  • to become smaller
  • to fall asleep
  • to become older or become an adult
Correct answer(s):
  • to become older or become an adult

What does the phrase Hang on mean?

  • to wait for a short time
  • to throw away
  • to laugh loudly
Correct answer(s):
  • to wait for a short time

Which meaning best matches Hurry up?

  • to move slowly
  • to move or act quickly
  • to draw quietly
Correct answer(s):
  • to move or act quickly

A student reads the phrase A happy camper. What does it mean?

  • a lost traveler
  • a happy and pleased person
  • a noisy singer
Correct answer(s):
  • a happy and pleased person

Which choice gives the meaning of Be my guest?

  • please go away
  • please be quiet
  • please go ahead
Correct answer(s):
  • please go ahead

In everyday English, what does Look after mean?

  • to take care of someone or something
  • to search under a bed
  • to paint a wall
Correct answer(s):
  • to take care of someone or something