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What does "a can of worms" mean?

  • A. A useful surprise
  • B. A situation likely to cause many problems
  • C. An easy solution
  • D. A messy room
Explanation:
It means an issue that may open up many complications.

What does "a night owl" mean?

  • A. Someone active late at night
  • B. A very quiet person
  • C. A foolish student
  • D. A heavy sleeper
Explanation:
It means a person who prefers staying awake and active at night.

What does "young blood" mean?

  • A. Family inheritance
  • B. Medical urgency
  • C. A group of athletes
  • D. Young people with fresh energy and ideas
Explanation:
It means younger people who bring vitality and new thinking.

What does "young at heart" mean?

  • A. Recently promoted
  • B. Physically small
  • C. Having a youthful spirit
  • D. Easily upset
Explanation:
It means remaining lively and youthful in attitude despite age.

What does "wet behind the ears" mean?

  • A. Physically unwell
  • B. Inexperienced and naive
  • C. Secretive and careful
  • D. Quick to understand
Explanation:
It means lacking experience of life or work.

What does "weak at the knees" mean?

  • A. Overcome by strong emotion
  • B. Too tired to work
  • C. Physically injured
  • D. Unsure of the rules
Explanation:
It means emotion such as fear or love makes you feel shaky.

What does "wash your hands of something" mean?

  • A. Clean up evidence
  • B. Promise to help later
  • C. Accept full blame
  • D. Stop being involved with something
Explanation:
It means to withdraw from a matter and refuse further responsibility.

What does "warts and all" mean?

  • A. Beautiful and polished
  • B. In perfect condition
  • C. Exactly as it is, including faults
  • D. Secretly and carefully
Explanation:
It means presenting a person or thing honestly, without hiding flaws.

What does "vote with your feet" mean?

  • A. Take part in an election
  • B. Show your opinion through your actions
  • C. March in support of a leader
  • D. Run away from a challenge
Explanation:
It means to express approval or disapproval by what you choose to do.

What does "vent your spleen" mean?

  • A. Express your anger
  • B. Seek medical help
  • C. Keep feelings hidden
  • D. Ask for sympathy
Explanation:
It means to speak angrily and release strong resentment.