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Idioms

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    Read the sentences and choose the explanation for the idioms
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  • I’ve sent all the documents, so now the ball is in your court. (What does "the ball is in your court" mean?)
    You must wait
    You lost an opportunity
    It is your turn to decide or act
    You are playing a game
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  • If you think I broke your phone, you’re barking up the wrong tree. (What does "barking up the wrong tree" mean?)
    You are speaking too loudly
    You are joking
    You are climbing badly
    You are accusing the wrong person
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  • The English test was a piece of cake for Lisa. (What does "a piece of cake" mean?)
    Very difficult
    Very expensive
    Very boring
    Very easy
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  • Tom burned the midnight oil to finish his science project. (What does "burned the midnight oil" mean?)
    He slept all night
    He lit candles
    He worked late into the night
    He wasted electricity
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  • Mia is still sitting on the fence about study abroad. (What does "sitting on the fence" mean?)
    She is sitting outside
    She cannot decide
    She is feeling nervous
    She has already decided
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  • We only go to the beach once in a blue moon. (What does "once in a blue moon" mean?)
    Very often
    Very rarely
    Every weekend
    Every summer
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  • By cycling to work, I kill two birds with one stone—I save money and exercise. (What does "kill two birds with one stone" mean?)
    I work harder
    I waste time
    I make things worse
    I solve two problems with one action
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  • I’m feeling under the weather today, so I’m staying home. (What does "once in a blue moon" mean?)
    Feeling lazy
    Feeling sick
    Feeling sick
    Feeling excited
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  • After years of arguing, the two brothers finally buried the hatchet. (What does "once in a blue moon" mean?)
    Went on a trip
    Made peace
    Hid something
    Started fighting again
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  • Many companies jumped on the bandwagon and started selling eco-friendly products. (What does "jumped on the bandwagon" mean?)
    Changed locations
    Lost money
    Followed a popular trend
    Closed their stores
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  • We don’t know if there will be any problems, so we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it. (What does "cross that bridge when we come to it" mean?)
    Solve it when it happens
    Ignore the problem
    Build a bridge
    Ask for help immediately
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  • Take his promises with a grain of salt because he often exaggerates. (What does "a grain of salt" mean?)
    Praise him
    Ignore him
    Believe him completely
    Be cautious about believing him
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  • The teacher was absent, so we were off the hook for the homework check. (What does "off the hook" mean?)
    Free from trouble
    Late for class
    In big trouble
    Very excited
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  • He keeps saying he’ll help, but actions speak louder than words. (What does "actions speak louder than words" mean?)
    Doing is more important than saying
    Speaking is more important
    Words are useless
    Actions are noisy
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  • Missing that flight was a blessing in disguise because it later had technical problems. (What does "a blessing in disguise" mean?)
    A happy surprise
    A hidden danger
    Something bad that turned out good
    A terrible accident
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  • Working online gives her the best of both worlds: freedom and a good salary. (What does "the best of both worlds" mean?)
    Choosing one option
    Enjoying advantages of two situations
    Living in two places
    Traveling a lot
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