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What does "a picture is worth a thousand words" mean?

  • A. Reading is better than seeing
  • B. An image can express much more than words
  • C. Photos are always truthful
  • D. Stories should be brief
Explanation:
It means visual evidence can communicate meaning powerfully and quickly.

What does "bent out of shape" mean?

  • A. Very upset
  • B. Physically weak
  • C. Clever and alert
  • D. Carelessly dressed
Explanation:
It means annoyed or emotionally disturbed about something.

What does "you can say that again" mean?

  • A. Speak more softly
  • B. Repeat the full story
  • C. Stop talking now
  • D. I completely agree
Explanation:
It is used to show strong agreement with what someone has said.

What does "it's not rocket science" mean?

  • A. It requires special training
  • B. It needs careful study
  • C. It is not very difficult
  • D. It is highly technical
Explanation:
It means something is simple enough to understand or do.

What does "cut somebody some slack" mean?

  • A. Ask for permission
  • B. Be less critical of someone
  • C. Give someone more work
  • D. End a relationship politely
Explanation:
It means being more understanding and not judging someone too harshly.

What does "a storm in a teacup" mean?

  • A. A lot of fuss over something small
  • B. A sudden natural disaster
  • C. A serious family problem
  • D. A risky business decision
Explanation:
It means excessive concern about a minor issue.

What does "the whole nine yards" mean?

  • A. A short distance
  • B. A partial effort
  • C. An expensive plan
  • D. Everything possible
Explanation:
It means the full extent or all of something.

What does "comparing apples to oranges" mean?

  • A. Buying fresh fruit
  • B. Making a fair judgment
  • C. Comparing unlike things
  • D. Changing your opinion
Explanation:
It means comparing two things that are too different to compare fairly.

What does "don't count your chickens before they hatch" mean?

  • A. Avoid farming work
  • B. Do not assume success too early
  • C. Always make quick plans
  • D. Raise animals carefully
Explanation:
It means you should not rely on something before it actually happens.

What does "to make matters worse" mean?

  • A. Add to a problem
  • B. Solve a problem quickly
  • C. Ignore a problem
  • D. Describe a problem clearly
Explanation:
It means to make an already bad situation even worse.