Question 1

What does the phrase 'hit the nail on the head' mean?

Accepted Answer

To describe someone who is exactly right about something

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To avoid a difficult situation

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To miss the target completely

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To physically hit a nail with a hammer

Question 2

What does the phrase 'spill the beans' mean?

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To reveal a secret or disclose confidential information

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To clean up a mess

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To hide important information

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To plant seeds in the garden

Question 3

What does the phrase 'sweep something under the rug' mean?

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To try to hide or ignore a problem or mistake instead of dealing with it

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To address and resolve a situation immediately

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To openly discuss an issue with others

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To clean the floor with a broom

Question 4

What does the phrase 'bend over backwards' mean?

Accepted Answer

To make a great effort to accommodate someone or fulfill their needs

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To perform a gymnastics routine

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To take a comfortable position

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To avoid a difficult situation by bending physically

Question 5

What does the phrase 'jump on the bandwagon' mean?

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To join a popular trend or activity

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To literally jump on a moving vehicle

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To follow a strict routine

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To criticize a new trend

Question 6

What does the phrase 'burn the midnight oil' mean?

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To work late into the night

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To waste time during the night

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To sleep until late morning

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To extinguish a burning candle

Question 7

What does the phrase 'throw in the towel' mean?

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To give up or surrender

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To start a boxing match

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To win a competition easily

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To physically throw a towel at someone

Question 8

What does the metaphorical phrasal verb 'bring up' mean?

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to raise a topic for discussion

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to lower something down

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to bring something closer

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to give up on something

Question 9

What does the metaphorical phrasal verb 'bring about' mean?

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to cause something to happen

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to bring something back

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to bring something next to you

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to bring something inside

Question 10

What does the metaphorical phrasal verb 'take on' mean?

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to accept a challenge or responsibility

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to take off clothing

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to take something away from someone

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to take a break from work

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