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What does "go over your head" mean?

  • A. Physically pass above you
  • B. Be too difficult for you to understand
  • C. Make you laugh
  • D. Forget a simple fact
Explanation:
It means something is too complex for you to grasp.

What does "get off on the wrong foot" mean?

  • A. Begin badly
  • B. Walk with difficulty
  • C. Leave in anger
  • D. Follow the wrong person
Explanation:
It means to make a poor start in a relationship or activity.

What does "get it off your chest" mean?

  • A. Remove a burden physically
  • B. Take a deep breath
  • C. Keep a secret hidden
  • D. Say what has been bothering you
Explanation:
It means to express a worry or emotion that has been weighing on you.

What does "find your feet" mean?

  • A. Put on shoes
  • B. Search for support
  • C. Become confident in a new situation
  • D. Escape from danger
Explanation:
It means adjusting and starting to feel comfortable in new circumstances.

What does "elbow grease" mean?

  • A. A cleaning liquid
  • B. Hard physical effort
  • C. A clever shortcut
  • D. A minor repair
Explanation:
It means hard manual work, especially cleaning or polishing.

What does "easy on the eye" mean?

  • A. Pleasant to look at
  • B. Easy to understand
  • C. Hard to ignore
  • D. Careless in style
Explanation:
It means visually attractive.

What does "ear to the ground" mean?

  • A. Listening to music
  • B. Hiding your opinion
  • C. Feeling embarrassed
  • D. Staying informed about what is happening
Explanation:
It means keeping aware of current developments or rumors.

What does "drag your feet" mean?

  • A. Become exhausted
  • B. Work in secret
  • C. Delay because you do not want to act
  • D. March in step
Explanation:
It means to act slowly and reluctantly.

What does "dig your heels in" mean?

  • A. Walk very slowly
  • B. Refuse stubbornly to change
  • C. Prepare for a race
  • D. Improve your effort
Explanation:
It means to resist strongly and not give way.

What does "come to your senses" mean?

  • A. Start acting sensibly again
  • B. Hear a strange sound
  • C. Become more emotional
  • D. Lose patience quickly
Explanation:
It means to regain good judgment after confusion or poor decisions.