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What does "a done deal" mean?

  • A. A risky bargain
  • B. A delayed plan
  • C. A temporary decision
  • D. An agreement that is already final
Explanation:
It means something has been settled and will not change.

What does "kick the bucket" mean?

  • A. Start working hard
  • B. Throw something away
  • C. Die
  • D. Fall into trouble
Explanation:
It means to die, in an informal way.

What does "nip it in the bud" mean?

  • A. Grow it carefully
  • B. Stop it before it becomes serious
  • C. Discuss it openly
  • D. Accept it for now
Explanation:
It means addressing a problem early so it does not grow.

What does "go out on a limb" mean?

  • A. Take a risk to support an idea
  • B. Leave home suddenly
  • C. Speak without thinking
  • D. Change your profession
Explanation:
It means putting yourself in a vulnerable position by taking a stand.

What does "zero in on" mean?

  • A. Count from zero
  • B. Cancel a project
  • C. Miss the main point
  • D. Focus closely on something
Explanation:
It means to direct your full attention toward a particular target or issue.

What does "one in a million" mean?

  • A. Very rich
  • B. Extremely rare and special
  • C. Hard to understand
  • D. Part of a crowd
Explanation:
It means exceptionally good or unusual.

What does "once and for all" mean?

  • A. At least twice
  • B. Finally and permanently
  • C. In a simple way
  • D. During one meeting
Explanation:
It means in a final way so it never needs to be repeated.

What does "in two minds" mean?

  • A. Unable to decide
  • B. Thinking creatively
  • C. Secretly dishonest
  • D. Acting very fast
Explanation:
It means feeling uncertain between two choices.

What does "have second thoughts" mean?

  • A. Change your identity
  • B. Repeat the same idea
  • C. Feel more confident
  • D. Begin to doubt a decision
Explanation:
It means reconsidering something because you are uncertain about it.

What does "forty winks" mean?

  • A. An angry stare
  • B. A long holiday
  • C. A short sleep
  • D. A deep secret
Explanation:
It means a brief nap.