Idiomatic Expressions 11 TET AND DSC ENGLISH

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Idiomatic Expressions 11 TET AND DSC ENGLISH 👇



1. What does “break the ice” mean?

  • Start a friendly conversation
  • Stop talking to everyone
  • Wait for someone’s reply
  • Avoid a new discussion

2. What does “hit the nail on the head” mean?

  • Be exactly right about something
  • Do something completely wrong
  • Avoid giving your opinion
  • Try to confuse others

3. What does “bite the bullet” mean?

  • Run away from the situation
  • Accept something difficult bravely
  • Complain about small problems
  • Delay work for later

4. What does “jump the gun” mean?

  • Start something too early
  • Finish something very late
  • Run fast in a competition
  • Avoid doing any work

5. What does “move heaven and earth” mean?

  • Sleep peacefully without care
  • Complain loudly to others
  • Make every possible effort
  • Wait for luck to change

6. What does “cut corners” mean?

  • Do something carefully and slowly
  • Follow all the proper rules
  • Do something quickly but carelessly
  • Work with full honesty

7. What does “hit the road” mean?

  • Start a journey or trip
  • Stop traveling immediately
  • Get lost on the way
  • Return home soon

8. What does “hold your tongue” mean?

  • Speak loudly with anger
  • Answer without thinking
  • Ask too many questions
  • Keep silent and not speak

9. What does “throw in the towel” mean?

  • Give up or quit trying
  • Try again and again
  • Fight till the end
  • Ask for more time

10. What does “let bygones be bygones” mean?

  • Remember old troubles always
  • Complain about old issues
  • Keep thinking about the past
  • Forget past quarrels or mistakes

11. What does “walk the talk” mean?

  • Speak without meaning it
  • Do what you say
  • Dream without action
  • Complain without reason

12. What does “pull strings” mean?

  • Wait patiently for results
  • Speak politely to elders
  • Use influence to get something
  • Act rudely with others

13. What does “leave no stone unturned” mean?

  • Try every possible way
  • Refuse to do any work
  • Forget about the task
  • Work only for a short time

14. What does “beat around the bush” mean?

  • Speak clearly and quickly
  • Answer in a single line
  • Ask direct questions
  • Avoid talking directly about something

15. What does “make waves” mean?

  • Cause trouble or excitement
  • Work silently and slowly
  • Stay calm and quiet
  • Avoid all big issues

16. What does “fly off the handle” mean?

  • Control anger easily
  • Laugh at a small joke
  • Speak softly to others
  • Lose temper suddenly

17. What does “hit the sack” mean?

  • Go to bed to sleep
  • Start doing work
  • Go shopping happily
  • Leave the house early

18. What does “get the ball rolling” mean?

  • Stop a discussion suddenly
  • Start an activity or process
  • End something quickly
  • Wait for others to begin

19. What does “pull the plug” mean?

  • Stop something suddenly
  • Repair a broken machine
  • Start something new
  • Finish something slowly

20. What does “kick the bucket” mean?

  • To run away
  • To die
  • To work hard
  • To sing loudly

21. What does “hit below the belt” mean?

  • Act unfairly or meanly
  • Follow rules honestly
  • Work carefully and kindly
  • Help others in trouble

22. What does “go the extra mile” mean?

  • Do more than what is expected
  • Work only for yourself
  • Stop after completing half
  • Delay your duty often

23. What does “drag one’s feet” mean?

  • Do something slowly or unwillingly
  • Run fast to finish early
  • Work carefully and quickly
  • Jump into a problem eagerly

24. What does “get your act together” mean?

  • Organize yourself and work better
  • Lose confidence and give up
  • Complain about every mistake
  • Wait for others to help

25. What does “jump to conclusions” mean?

  • Decide something without facts
  • Think deeply before deciding
  • Ask everyone for advice
  • Take a long time to answer

26. What does “keep the ball rolling” mean?

  • Continue what is already started
  • Stop work and rest
  • Wait for another chance
  • Change your goal suddenly

27. What does “let off steam” mean?

  • Release built-up anger or stress
  • Hide your feelings quietly
  • Forget your mistakes quickly
  • Smile without a reason

28. What does “throw cold water on something” mean?

  • Encourage people to do better
  • Speak kindly about others
  • Discourage or stop enthusiasm
  • Work hard and be positive

29. What does “hold your horses” mean?

  • Act fast and finish quickly
  • Wait and be patient
  • Run without thinking
  • Jump into a situation

30. What does “strike while the iron is hot” mean?

  • Wait for things to get easier
  • Take advantage of a good opportunity
  • Delay the work for later
  • Refuse all opportunities
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