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The public can't access the classified information.
What does the word "classified" mean?
unavailable
confidential
enigmatic
mysterious
esoteric
Opaque
clear
At the team meeting, everyone discussed minor updates, but no one mentioned the massive budget cut that had just been announced. It was clearly on everyone’s mind, yet no one brought it up.
Which idiom would you use in this situation?
➡ Elephant in the room
a German word indicating something used to attract more attention
gimmick
The President said the meetings in the UK would cement the friendship between the two countries.
What does the word "cement" mean?
strengthen
solidify
mellifluous
harmonious
Ephemeral
permanent
They had been planning a surprise party for their manager for weeks, but during lunch, Dave accidentally mentioned the party and the decorations.
Which idiom fits this situation best?
➡ Spills the beans
Afrikaans demonstrating racial segregation
apartheid
The new government is going to milk us for every penny through taxation to pay off the huge national debt.
What does the word "milk" mean?
extract as much as possible
Odd one out!
Pernicious
Detrimental
Malevolent
Baneful
Benevolent
Benevolent
Quixotic
realistic
After forgetting their anniversary (again), James came home with flowers—but his partner barely spoke to him for the rest of the evening.
Which idiom would describe his situation?
➡ In the doghouse
Arabic word meaning potential source of danger
hazard
The abolition of apartheid was justified and long overdue.
What does the word "apartheid" mean?
racial segregation
African words
Ubiquitous
Pervasive
Voracious
satisfied
During her first day working in a car repair garage, Julia felt completely out of place—she didn’t understand the tools, the lingo, or the workflow.
Which idiom best fits her situation?
➡ A fish out of water
Cantonese showing very enthusiastic about something
gung-ho
I think that general elections are just a big palaver and we should not bother to vote.
What does the word "palaver" mean?
time-consuming task
Portuguese word
Fine one word that does not belong to the others.
Trudge
Hobble
Sprint
Stroll
Stride
Sprint = run / The others = walk
trudge: walk with effort
hobble: limp
stroll: leisurely walk
stride: purposeful steps
Loquacious
reserved
When they lost the game due to a last-minute error, the coach told them not to dwell on it but to focus on training for the next match.
What’s the most suitable idiom for this?
➡ Don’t cry over spilt milk
Hebrew indicating a feeling very tearful and sentimental
maudlin