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I really learned how to travel on a shoestring when I studied abroad. What does, "travel on a shoestring" mean?
 
To have a small budget.
 
To have a large budget.
My friends are off on their vacation in Turkey at the moment. What does, "to be off on your vacation" mean?
 
To be leaving to do something
 
To forget to do something
 
To remember to do something
My younger brother has really taken a shine to you- he wants to see you all the time. What does, "to take a shine to someone" mean?
 
To like someone you've just met.
 
To dislike someone you've just met.
On my first day in this job, I was asked to give a report to the board of directors. I was really thrown in at the deep end! What does, "thrown in at the deep end" mean?
 
To put someone in a new situation or under pressure
 
To put someone in a familar situation.
I have a few more days before I have to leave for home, so I may as well make hay while the sun shines and go sightseeing as much as possible. What does, "to make hay while the sun shines" mean?
 
To do something while a situation allows you to.
 
To forget to do something
Thirty thousand dollars is a drop in the ocean when you think about the millions that will be spent on this film. What does, "a drop in the ocean" mean?
 
A small amount compared to what is needed.
 
A large amount compared to what is needed.
Tom constantly criticizes Larry, but he ignores it and the criticism is like water off a duck’s back. What does, "like water off a duck's back" mean?
 
Criticisms or insults do not bother or affect someone
 
Criticisms or insults bother and affect someone
I went to an school party last night, and I really felt like a fish out of water. I have nothing in common with those people. What does, "like a fish out of water" mean?
 
Feeling uncomfortable in a new situation.
 
Feeling comfortable in a new situation.
During the dog days of summer, it’s too hot to work outdoors. What does, "the dog days of summer" mean?
 
The hottest part of the summer
 
The coldest part of the summer
Come rain or shine, we will have our wedding this weekend. What does, "rain or shine" mean?
 
Something will happen no matter what
 
Something will not happen if something happens