In some companies, if you want to keep your job, you have to toe the line and never question authority. What does “toe the line” probably mean?
To follow the rules or conform to expectations.
During the meeting, she put forward an idea to reduce plastic use in the office. What does “put forward” probably mean?
To suggest an idea or solution.
He was called out online for making offensive comments — thousands of people criticized him. What does “call out” probably mean?
To publicly criticize or challenge someone.
The CEO brushed off the journalist’s question about employee exploitation like it didn’t matter. What does “brush off” probably mean?
To dismiss or ignore something as unimportant.
Even when everyone stayed silent, she stood up for the intern who was being mistreated. What does “stand up for” probably mean?
To defend or support someone or something.
Injustice like this really gets under my skin. I can’t stop thinking about it. What does “get under your skin” probably mean?
To really annoy or upset you.
Many countries turn a blind eye to child labor because it benefits big industries. What does “turn a blind eye” probably mean?
To intentionally ignore something wrong.
After the trend went viral, everyone jumped on the bandwagon without knowing much about the cause. What does “jump on the bandwagon” probably mean?
To join or support something because it’s trendy or popular.
Talking about religion in the workplace might open a can of worms — it could lead to arguments. What does “open a can of worms” probably mean?
To start a complicated or problematic situation.
She spoke out against the unfair treatment of refugees in her town, even though others stayed quiet. What does “speak out” probably mean?
To publicly express your opinion, especially against something wrong.
That story about housing insecurity really hit home for me — my family went through the same thing. What does “hit home” probably mean?
To affect someone deeply or personally.
The government tried to sweep the scandal under the rug, hoping the media would move on. What does “sweep under the rug” probably mean?
To hide or ignore a problem instead of dealing with it.
Mental health has become a hot topic in schools and workplaces recently. What does “hot topic” probably mean?
A subject that receives a lot of attention or discussion.
I’m on the fence about universal basic income — I see both the pros and cons. What does “on the fence” probably mean?
To be undecided or unsure about something.
He kept arguing that climate change isn’t real — I think he completely missed the point of the discussion. What does “miss the point” probably mean?
To fail to understand the main idea or issue.
