What does "under the weather" mean? A. Caught in the rain B. Feeling proud C. Very confused D. Slightly ill Explanation: It means feeling sick or not quite well.
What does "throw in the towel" mean? A. Start a fight B. Ask for advice C. Give up D. Waste an opportunity Explanation: It means to stop trying and admit defeat.
What does "the ball is in your court" mean? A. The game is over B. It is your turn to act C. You must stay silent D. You have made a mistake Explanation: It means responsibility for the next move now belongs to you.
What does "steal someone's thunder" mean? A. Take attention from someone else's success B. Save someone from trouble C. Repeat someone else's words D. Tell a shocking secret Explanation: It means to take credit or attention that should go to someone else.
What does "call it a day" mean? A. Name an event B. Work through the night C. Start a new project D. Stop working for now Explanation: It means to stop doing something and finish for the time being.
What does "break a leg" mean? A. Move carefully B. Avoid all risks C. Wish someone good luck D. Train very hard Explanation: It is used to wish someone success, especially before a performance.
What does "bite the bullet" mean? A. Admit total defeat B. Face something difficult bravely C. Speak very harshly D. Act without thinking Explanation: It means facing an unpleasant task with courage.
What does "burn the midnight oil" mean? A. Work late into the night B. Waste electricity C. Sleep very little D. Start an emergency Explanation: It means staying up late to work or study.
What does "pull someone's leg" mean? A. Injure someone B. Force someone to move C. Ignore someone completely D. Joke with someone Explanation: It means to tease someone playfully by saying something untrue.
What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean? A. Rescue someone secretly B. Create a distraction C. Reveal a secret D. Make a false promise Explanation: It means to disclose something confidential, often by mistake.