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Common Idioms

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Which option is closest in meaning to Now or never?

  • tomorrow is better
  • this is the only chance
  • never try
Correct answer(s):
  • this is the only chance

Choose the option that explains Keep away from.

  • to stand near
  • to stay away from something or someone
  • to invite closer
Correct answer(s):
  • to stay away from something or someone

What does the idiom or phrase As good as gold mean?

  • very well-behaved
  • very greedy
  • very confused
Correct answer(s):
  • very well-behaved

Select the meaning of Catch up with.

  • to fall farther behind
  • to hide from someone
  • to reach the same level or position
Correct answer(s):
  • to reach the same level or position

Which simple meaning fits Come across?

  • to plan carefully
  • to find or meet by chance
  • to throw away
Correct answer(s):
  • to find or meet by chance

What idea does Come along express?

  • to go with someone or make progress
  • to stay behind always
  • to break apart
Correct answer(s):
  • to go with someone or make progress

What does the expression Count on usually mean?

  • to count numbers only
  • to depend on or trust
  • to forget someone
Correct answer(s):
  • to depend on or trust

What is meant by Back and forth?

  • only upward
  • moving from one side to the other
  • without moving
Correct answer(s):
  • moving from one side to the other

Which meaning would a teacher expect for Day in and day out?

  • every day for a long time
  • once a year
  • only at night
Correct answer(s):
  • every day for a long time

A Grade 6 student reads Be in trouble. What does it mean?

  • to have a problem or face punishment
  • to be very lucky
  • to be asleep
Correct answer(s):
  • to have a problem or face punishment

Choose the option that explains Do away with.

  • to keep forever
  • to make larger
  • to get rid of something
Correct answer(s):
  • to get rid of something

Which choice gives the best meaning of Bear in mind?

  • to carry a bear
  • to forget quickly
  • to remember or consider something
Correct answer(s):
  • to remember or consider something

Which answer best describes Do without?

  • to buy more
  • to manage without something
  • to depend on fully
Correct answer(s):
  • to manage without something

How should we understand Behind the times?

  • ahead of everyone
  • old-fashioned or not modern
  • very early
Correct answer(s):
  • old-fashioned or not modern