Guess the meaning
Congratulations on making the cut everyone. You three have been hired out of 40 applicants.
to be selected
To be in charge
Call the shots
All the hot shots from Silicon Valley were invited to meet the president.
An important or very successful person
Who were the Ancient Olympic Games held in honor of?
a) Zeus b) the dead c) the Greek people
Zeus
In which country did the Olympics originate?
Greece
You can either sulk all day or go up and apologise to her. The ball is in your court.
Meaning: it’s your decision or responsibility to do something now.
To miss an opportunity or make a mistake.
Drop the ball
You can't believe everything Janice says about Rick. She tends to go overboard when she's complaining about him.
Do or say more than you need to / to exaggerate
What do the Olympic rings represent?
The continents
What colors are the Olympic rings?
Blue, yellow, black, green and red
I think you're barking up the wrong tree by blaming Matt for the missing money.
Meaning: you've got the wrong person or idea.
To get something started
Get the ball rolling
Have the upper hand
To have a better chance of winning or succeeding.
Which country has hosted the most Olympic Games?
The US
With 28 medals, who is the most decorated Olympian of all time?
Michael Phelps
I was exhausted after 3 kilometres of running, but I got a second wind after I passed the beach.
Meaning: to have a burst of energy after tiring
To escape, have responsibility removed
Get off the hook
I guess I jumped the gun by buying Pam and Steve a wedding gift. They called off the engagement.
Do something too early
How many kilometers is a full marathon?
42.195 km
At the age of 14, this Romanian gymnast scored seven perfect 10.0 at the 1976 Olympic Games.
Nadia Comaneci
It will probably take a month of working at my new job before I get into the full swing of things.
Meaning: be comfortable doing something after some time.
Do something risky, take a chance.
Skate on thin ice: You're skating on thin ice by confronting the boss about that.
Take the wind out of one's sails
Make someone feel deflated: I think I took the wind out of Angela's sails when I told her she was a terrible singer.
How many Olympic medals does Uruguay have?
10
Which is the most successful country in Olympics history?
USA