Mostly Idioms
What does to "bit the bullet" mean?
Even though he was nervous about the surgery, he decided to bite the bullet and go through with it.
To accept something difficult or unpleasant and deal with it bravely is to do this, just like soldiers used to do before surgery without anesthesia.
What does the "ball is in your court" mean?
You think I should text her again? I already did. The ball is in her court.
If the "ball is in your court", it's your turn to act or decide.
"I've done my part. The ball is in your court now."
Correct this sentence:
He didn't went to work yesterday.
He didn't want to work yesterday.
What is a synonym for “funny” that starts with “a”?
Amusing
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Spongebob Squarepants
He's climbing the corporate ladder pretty fast.
"Climbing the ladder" means to promote quickly in a career.
What does "bite off more than you can chew" mean?
He bit off more than he could chew by agreeing to manage two teams.
What's wrong with this sentence?
She can sings very well.
She can sing very well.
She sings very well.
What is a synonym for “happy” that starts with “J”?
Joy
Joyful
If a rooster lays an egg on a roof in the North Pole, which direction does the egg fall?
Roosters don't lay eggs.
There are no roosters in the North Pole.
What does "burning the midnight oil" mean?
She's been burning the midnight oil to finish her homework.
"Burning the midnight oil" means to stay up late working.
After months of no progress, she finally threw in the towel.
To "throw in the towel" means to quit.
A boxer's trainer may throw in the towel into the ring in order to have the referee stop the fight.
Fill in the blank.
I've lived here ____ 5 years. (since/for)
I've lived here for 5 years.
This French phrase meaning ‘already seen’ is used to describe a strange feeling of familiarity.
déjà vu
Why is 6 afraid of 7?
Because seven ate nine.
Explanation:
It sounds like "7, 8, 9."
What does "carrot on a stick" mean?
The promise of a promotion was just a carrot on a stick to keep us working over time.
This means the promotion was used as a motivational tool, but it may never happen.
What does "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" mean?
Sometimes you just got to pull yourself up by your bootstraps and carry on.
To "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" means to improve your situation through your own effort.
Me and my friend went to the park.
"Me and my friend" should be "My friend and I."
What is a synonym for "angry" that starts with "i"?
Irate
What do you call cheese that isn’t yours?
nacho cheese
What does "rags to riches" mean?
She went from rags to riches after starting her own tech company.
What does "hit the ground running" mean?
We need someone who can hit the ground running on day one.
"Hit the ground running" means to start something and immediately work hard.
Each of the players have their own locker.
"Have” should be “has” because “each” is singular.
What is a synonym for “cold” that starts with “C.”
Chilly
A plan crashes on the border of Mexico and the United States. Where do you bury the survivors?
You don't bury survivors.