Idioms
What is the most accurate meaning of 'play it safe?'
a) play games safely
b) avoid taking risks
c) spend your life in a safe manner
b) avoid taking risks
*c) is okay, but it brings some ambiguity
What is most often meant by the phrase 'take a break'
a) to take a break
b) you should take a break
b) you should take a break
Of the following, what is the most direct way of saying someone should "try a new hobby?"
a) It might be best to try a new hobby, no?
b) Perhaps a new hobby might...?
c) try a new hobby
c) try a new hobby
What is the most accurate meaning of 'don't get discouraged?'
a) don't give up
b) don't get depressed
c) don't lose confidence
c)
What is most often meant by the phrase 'go eat something?'
a) to go eat something
b) Please go eat something
c) You should go eat something
Both b) and c) are correct
Of the following, what is the least direct way of saying that your friend should "drink less coffee?"
a) Please try to drink less coffee.
b) You sure drink a lot of coffee.
c) Perhaps drinking less coffee might...?
b) You sure drink a lot of coffee.
What is most often meant by the phrase 'patience is key?'
a) don't rush
b) patience is a literal key
c) you should try to be more patient
d) both a) and c)
d) both a) and c)
What is most often meant by the phrase 'get lost'
a) you should get lost
b) please lose yourself
c) leave from my presence immediately
c) leave from my presence immediately
You want to indicate to a friend that their behavior in the past really hurt you. Of the following, what is the most indirect way of saying this?
a) I just wanted to let you know that some things that were said in the past have really hurt me.
b) It's a shame when people hurt their friends but aren't even aware of the pain they cause.
c) You've really hurt me in the past, you know that right?
b) It's a shame when people hurt their friends but aren't even aware of the pain they cause.