3-word idioms
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"'In a nutshell', the problem was caused by a faulty wire," said the experienced electrician. What does 'in a nutshell' mean? .... (a) To be blunt about something (b) To be concise about something (c) To be long and exhaustive about something
What is (b) To be concise about something
100
It's hard not to beat around the bush when you have to (a) put out a bushfire (b) give someone some good news (c) tell someone some bad news
What is (c) tell someone some bad news
100
My grandma said, "I might be ninety years old, but I still feel as fresh as a daisy." She (a) feels much younger (b) looks much older (c) sounds much wiser
What is (a) feels much younger
100
I'd better make hay while the sun shines and do some work on my book .What does"make hay while the sun shines"mean. (a) while I have a bit of free time (b) despite having so much else to do (c) even though I don't feel like writing
What is (a) while I have a bit of free time
200
"Wow, everything really is coming up roses for us this month" said Bobby after he and his wife had (a) checked their flower garden (b) checked their plumbing (c) checked their investments
What is (c) checked their investments
200
A: My job is _________________ I have to work long hours and my boss is really demanding. B: Well, look on the bright side. At least you get a good salary.
What is no bed of roses
200
The police think the murderer is hiding in the forest, but they're barking up the wrong tree. He is (a) in a different tree (b) in a different forest (c) not in a forest
What is (c) not in a forest
200
Jules and Clive were starting to have problems in their marriage, so they decided to nip the problem in the bud and (a) get a divorce (b) get some counseling (c) pretend it wasn't happening
What is (b) get some counseling
300
The trial turned out to be 'a hot potato' that everyone at the table was thinking about. What does 'a hot potato' mean? .... (a) A topic that is very controversial (b) A topic that is easy to answer/solve (c) A topic that people are indifferent about because they want to eat
What is (a) A topic that is very controversial
300
Ray was as 'cool as a cucumber' about his exam because he studied all week for it. What does 'cool as a cucumber' mean? ...(a) To be scared and cold about something (b) To be very embarrassed about something (c) To be very calm and relaxed about something
What is (c) To be very calm and relaxed about something
300
A: After ten years of drugs and gambling, he has finally decided to________________. He is now off drugs and is working at a supermarket. B: Good for him!
What is turn over a new leaf
300
The safety officer can't see the wood for the trees because (a) she's too focused on safety issues (b) she thinks all the trees look the same (c) she doesn't know which way to look
What is (a) she's too focused on safety issues
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