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Which meaning matches the phrase Be in two minds?

  • With all belongings; completely
  • Keeping a promise
  • Suddenly begin to cry
  • Be unable to decide between two choices
Correct answer(s):
  • Be unable to decide between two choices

Pick the correct meaning of the expression Bite one’s tongue.

  • Happening privately, not in public view
  • Not relevant to the matter being discussed
  • Stop oneself from saying something
  • Cause doubt about something
Correct answer(s):
  • Stop oneself from saying something

Which explanation is closest to Bring to mind?

  • Easy to understand and decide
  • Pass from one owner to another
  • Make someone remember something
  • Reach a crisis or decisive point
Correct answer(s):
  • Make someone remember something

What is the figurative meaning of Balance the books?

  • Wait patiently for the right opportunity
  • Make financial records correct or make income equal expenses
  • Being the person who suffers or is affected by something
  • Using all one’s strength, effort, or resources
  • Misunderstanding each other while working toward different aims
Correct answer(s):
  • Make financial records correct or make income equal expenses

In English, what is meant by As good as one’s word?

  • A difficult task or demand
  • An obstacle that makes progress difficult
  • Available for someone to use
  • Keeping a promise
Correct answer(s):
  • Keeping a promise

Pick the correct meaning of the expression At the back of one’s mind.

  • Remembered but not thought about all the time
  • In disagreement with
  • Wait patiently for the right opportunity
  • A private reason for being involved, often selfish
Correct answer(s):
  • Remembered but not thought about all the time

Which answer best defines A man of letters?

  • Everyone without distinction
  • A person who is highly educated and skilled in literature
  • A subject that makes someone upset or angry
  • A situation where something grows larger or more serious over time
Correct answer(s):
  • A person who is highly educated and skilled in literature

Which option gives the correct meaning of A one-track mind?

  • A short-lived interest
  • A small problem that spoils an otherwise good situation
  • A state of false happiness based on wrong hopes
  • A mind focused on only one thing
Correct answer(s):
  • A mind focused on only one thing

Which option gives the correct meaning of A wake-up call?

  • A warning that makes someone realize action is needed
  • Using all one’s strength, effort, or resources
  • With responsibility for any danger or loss
  • A situation where something grows larger or more serious over time
Correct answer(s):
  • A warning that makes someone realize action is needed

How should we understand A dead letter in a sentence?

  • A phrase used when someone does not want to say who gave the information
  • A rule, law, or plan that is no longer effective
  • A subject that people argue about
  • A clear example that proves or explains something
Correct answer(s):
  • A rule, law, or plan that is no longer effective

Pick the correct meaning of the expression A double-edged sword.

  • A very small difference
  • Something that has both advantages and disadvantages
  • A clear example that proves or explains something
  • Something unpleasant but needed
Correct answer(s):
  • Something that has both advantages and disadvantages

What is the figurative meaning of A grain of truth?

  • A sad or disappointed expression
  • A small amount of truth
  • A fresh start without past mistakes being counted
  • A state of false happiness based on wrong hopes
  • Something expected to be exciting but turns out disappointing
Correct answer(s):
  • A small amount of truth

What does the phrase A little bird told me suggest?

  • A phrase used when someone does not want to say who gave the information
  • A short-lived interest
  • A person who is highly educated and skilled in literature
  • A small problem that spoils an otherwise good situation
  • An obstacle that makes progress difficult
Correct answer(s):
  • A phrase used when someone does not want to say who gave the information

Which choice shows the idiomatic meaning of On account of?

  • because of something
  • to stop resisting and accept something
  • at the proper time
  • not to mention; even less
Correct answer(s):
  • because of something

What does Put in a good word suggest in everyday use?

  • to stop or prevent progress, speech, or action
  • to monitor or record something carefully
  • not official or not meant to be made public
  • to recommend or speak favorably about someone
Correct answer(s):
  • to recommend or speak favorably about someone

Select the best interpretation of Mind your language.

  • to reserve something for a special purpose
  • altogether or as a total
  • to speak politely and avoid rude words
  • to understand how something is done
Correct answer(s):
  • to speak politely and avoid rude words

What is the figurative use of Keep an open mind?

  • having a friendly relationship
  • to stop resisting and accept something
  • to remain willing to consider new ideas
  • whatever happens or anyway
Correct answer(s):
  • to remain willing to consider new ideas

Which answer gives the closest meaning of Heart and soul?

  • said to hope that good luck continues
  • with complete effort and sincerity
  • very close to doing or experiencing something
  • to arrange, establish, or create something
Correct answer(s):
  • with complete effort and sincerity

What does Go down in history suggest in everyday use?

  • to be remembered as important in the future
  • despite something
  • to speak politely and avoid rude words
  • to extinguish something or stop it from burning
Correct answer(s):
  • to be remembered as important in the future

Select the best meaning for the phrase Call for.

  • to make progress or become successful
  • at the proper time, not immediately
  • one’s husband, wife, or life partner
  • to require or demand something
Correct answer(s):
  • to require or demand something