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Quiz by Eve Cera

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  • Q1
    This term means 'to study very hard, especially for an exam.'
    hit the books
    turn up
    show off
    beef up
    30s
  • Q2
    What does the term 'empty nester' refer to?
    against the grain
    more often than not
    when children leave the family home
    in public
    30s
  • Q3
    What does it mean to 'bear in mind'?
    in reverse
    to a certain extent
    to remember and consider
    wipe out
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the meaning of 'company' in the context of the term 'keep someone company'?
    get choked up
    to spend time with someone
    feed on
    it is a good bet
    30s
  • Q5
    What does the term 'old wives' tale' refer to?
    in a row
    a traditional belief that is often superstition or unproven
    turn of the century
    woe be it
    30s
  • Q6
    What does it mean to 'measure up to' someone's expectations?
    to meet or reach the expected standards or qualities
    show off
    quote-unquote
    more often than not
    30s
  • Q7
    What does it mean to 'get choked up' in a sentimental context?
    in public
    to become emotional or teary-eyed
    beef up
    turn up
    30s
  • Q8
    What does it mean to 'stick to' a plan or decision?
    kicked out of the nest
    to remain committed and follow through with it
    show off
    turn up
    30s
  • Q9
    Providing a public display of one's abilities or accomplishments is known as:
    show off
    get choked up
    in reverse
    quote-unquote
    30s
  • Q10
    If something is described as 'more often than not', what does that suggest?
    show off
    feed on
    it hit me
    usually or frequently, with a higher probability than not
    30s
  • Q11
    What does it mean if a situation occurs 'in a row'?
    hit the books
    company
    consecutively or successively without interruption
    stick to
    30s
  • Q12
    When someone advises you to 'bear in mind' a certain fact or consideration, what are they suggesting?
    show off
    to remember or keep in consideration
    wipe out
    in a row
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the meaning of the term 'woe be it'?
    family dynamics
    an expression used to suggest misfortune, distress, or trouble
    turn up
    quote-unquote
    30s
  • Q14
    What does it mean if something is said to 'beef up'?
    empty nester
    to strengthen, enhance, or make something more substantial
    in reverse
    hit the books
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the definition of 'turn of the century'?
    against the grain
    the transition from one century to the next, usually referring to the end of the 19th century or 20th century
    to a certain extent
    get choked up
    30s

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