Idioms
What does it mean to feel under the weather?
To feel sick or unwell.
What is the meaning of 'get rid of'
To throw away, throw out, put away, dispose of.
What does the word 'immersive' mean?
Deeply involved inn something, such as an experience.
Petra has so many friends because she is a gregarious person.
a. introverted, self-contained b. shy, quiet c. friendly, outgoing d.rude, hostile
c. friendly, outgoing
What does it mean to look like a million dollars/bucks?
To look really well, really attractive.
What does it mean 'to get over'?
To recover from a bad experience, to move on after something.
Give the meaning of the word renowned.
Widely acclaimed and highly honored, very famous for something.
The purpose of the psychiatrist is to mitigate the suffering of the patient.
a. make milder b. beautify c. increase d. banish
a. make milder
Use an idiom we have learned in class to complete the sentence:
It's important __________ if you want to succeed in this fast-paced work environment.
to be on the ball.
What does it mean to 'get wound up'?
To get very worried, nervous, or angry.
Give the meaning of the word cherished.
Treasured, valued, and appreciated.
My brother said, “I just freed myself from a very loquacious history professor. All he seemed to want was an audience.”
a. pretentious b. grouchy c. talkative d. worried
c. talkative
After twenty minutes of small talk, she decided____________ and asked if he was interested in the job offer
To cut to the chase.
What does it mean to 'get through to someone'?
To be clearly expressed to and understood by someone.
Give the meaning of the word whimsical.
Creative, playful, and humorous.
Such are the vicissitudes of history. Nothing remains the same. Three hundred years of peace ended in darkness and confusion.
a. evils b. mistakes c. changes d. rules
a. evils