IDIOMS
What idiom means:
“You are exactly correct.”
hit the nail on the head
Choose the best word:
“I couldn’t stop watching because I absolutely needed to know what happened next.”
a) tedious
b) gripping
c) predictable
b) gripping
“If you work 14 hours every day, you might eventually ______
burn out
Right now I ______ for my exam (study)
am studying
What does "rock the boat" mean?
Make changes
The ending was disappointing because it was too ______ — I guessed it after ten minutes.
predictable
Our team successfully ______ the experiment.
carried out
I ______ this book three times
have read
What does "raise the bar" mean?
increase standards
Define in English:
thought-provoking
makes you think deeply / creates reflection
Define in English:
slack off
work less hard / become lazy / stop making effort
Correct the mistake:
“I know her since university.”
I have known her since university.
By the book means:
strictly according to rules
Every scene felt unrelated., it was all different, it was:
disjointed
Choose the best answer:
“She accepted more responsibilities at work.”
→ Which phrasal verb replaces accepted?
take on
Explain the difference:
A. I worked here for five years.
B. I’ve worked here for five years.
A = finished period
B = still true / connected to present)
"Keep you on your toes" means:
It improved my mood and made me feel hopeful. It was
uplifting
If you want to ______ in your career, networking and consistency matter
get ahead
Difference:
I’ve cleaned the kitchen.
I’ve been cleaning the kitchen.
focus on result × duration/process