Exercise - 164
Question: 1 Even though Tom was afraid of heights, he was determined to face the music so he slowly pulled himself up the ladder. What is the meaning of 'face the music'? .......
Correct Answer : 1 [deal with a problem or fear]
Notes: Even though Tom was afraid of heights, he was determined to face the music so he slowly pulled himself up the ladder. What is the meaning of 'face the music'? deal with a problem or fear
Question: 2 Ryan hit the nail on the head when he said the government spending is outrageous and unethical. What is the meaning of 'hit the nail on the head'? .......
Correct Answer : 2 [to say something that is accurate]
Notes: Ryan hit the nail on the head when he said the government spending is outrageous and unethical. What is the meaning of 'hit the nail on the head'? to say something that is accurate
Question: 3 The O'Ryley sisters don't get along and they never see eye to eye on any issue. What is the meaning of 'see eye to eye'? .......
Correct Answer : 3 [to see things the same way]
Notes: The O'Ryley sisters don't get along and they never see eye to eye on any issue. What is the meaning of 'see eye to eye'? to see things the same way
Question: 4 I know there is a lot of biology material to cover and learn but if you want to pass the exam, you have to learn it by heart. What is the meaning of 'learn it by heart?' .......
Correct Answer : 4 [commit to memory]
Notes: I know there is a lot of biology material to cover and learn but if you want to pass the exam, you have to learn it by heart. What is the meaning of 'learn it by heart?' commit to memory
Question: 5 Mr. Taylor is a great mentor because he's really nice and an old hand at teaching. What is the meaning of 'an old hand?' .......
Correct Answer : 5 [an experienced person]
Notes: Mr. Taylor is a great mentor because he's really nice and an old hand at teaching. What is the meaning of 'an old hand?' an experienced person
Question: 6 The deal did not seem honest and Ron did not want to stick out his neck and risk everything until he was sure about every last detail. What is the meaning of 'stick out his neck?' .......
Correct Answer : 6 [to make oneself vulnerable]
Notes: The deal did not seem honest and Ron did not want to stick out his neck and risk everything until he was sure about every last detail. What is the meaning of 'stick out his neck?' to make oneself vulnerable
Question: 7 The reason why Aurora is dressed to the nines is because she's got a date tonight. Doesn't she look great? What is the meaning of 'dressed to the nines?' .......
Correct Answer : 7 [dressed up and looking great]
Notes: The reason why Aurora is dressed to the nines is because she's got a date tonight. Doesn't she look great? What is the meaning of 'dressed to the nines?' dressed up and looking great
Question: 8 Tommy got into real trouble at school today. He used a four-letter word in the classroom. What is the meaning of 'used a four letter word?' .......
Correct Answer : 8 [used bad language]
Notes: Tommy got into real trouble at school today. He used a four-letter word in the classroom. What is the meaning of 'used a four letter word?' used bad language
Question: 9 Ronsoon realized by putting two and two together that the salesman was trying to trick him into buying the used car. What is the meaning of 'put two and two together?' .......
Correct Answer : 9 [to figure out what is going on]
Notes: Ronsoon realized by putting two and two together that the salesman was trying to trick him into buying the used car. What is the meaning of 'put two and two together?' to figure out what is going on
Question: 10 He rarely cares about anyone but himself he's always looking out for number one. What is the meaning of 'looking out for number one?' .......
Correct Answer : 10 [to only care about oneself]
Notes: He rarely cares about anyone but himself he's always looking out for number one. What is the meaning of 'looking out for number one?' to only care about oneself