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Common Idioms

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Which option is closest in meaning to Have a good time?

  • to feel worried
  • to arrive late
  • to enjoy yourself
Correct answer(s):
  • to enjoy yourself

When you see Have second thoughts in a sentence, what does it mean?

  • to become certain
  • to start doubting a decision
  • to count twice
Correct answer(s):
  • to start doubting a decision

Which meaning is correct for Help yourself?

  • to take what you need or want
  • to refuse food
  • to hide from others
Correct answer(s):
  • to take what you need or want

In Grade 6 English, what does In common mean?

  • kept secret
  • very rare
  • shared by two or more people or things
Correct answer(s):
  • shared by two or more people or things

A Grade 6 student reads Look up to. What does it mean?

  • to look down on
  • to admire or respect
  • to forget
Correct answer(s):
  • to admire or respect

Which choice gives the best meaning of Make room for?

  • to create space for someone or something
  • to close a room
  • to make noise
Correct answer(s):
  • to create space for someone or something

How should we understand Make sure?

  • to guess quickly
  • to break apart
  • to check or confirm
Correct answer(s):
  • to check or confirm

What idea does In person express?

  • by phone only
  • in a dream
  • by being physically present
Correct answer(s):
  • by being physically present

What does someone mean by saying More and more?

  • less and less
  • an increasing amount or number
  • once only
Correct answer(s):
  • an increasing amount or number

Which answer correctly explains In public?

  • alone at home
  • where other people can see or hear
  • in a hidden box
Correct answer(s):
  • where other people can see or hear

Which answer shows the correct meaning of No wonder?

  • it is not surprising
  • it is impossible
  • it is secret
Correct answer(s):
  • it is not surprising

What does the expression In secret usually mean?

  • without others knowing
  • in front of everyone
  • very loudly
Correct answer(s):
  • without others knowing

What is the best meaning for Not at all?

  • very much
  • without delay
  • used to say no or to reply politely
Correct answer(s):
  • used to say no or to reply politely

Which meaning would a teacher expect for It depends?

  • the answer is always yes
  • the answer is never known
  • the answer changes with the situation
Correct answer(s):
  • the answer changes with the situation