tech proverbs

Proverbs Related to Tech.

• to pull the plug on something

• to blow a fuse

• to get your wires crossed

• the nuts and bolts

• on the same wavelength

• wheels within wheels

• (all) the bells and whistles or all the bells and whistles

• to be right on the button

• at the cutting edge

• to make someone or something tick

to stop something in its tracks, to stop it immediately

To pull the plug

The business was not doing very well in the last 3 months, and the owners decided to pull the plug.

when somebody blows a fuse, they get angry or agitated very quickly, and they really explode

To Blow a Fuse

The customer is going to blow a fuse if we don’t deliver it on time.

to misunderstand somebody; to become confused

To Get Your Wires Crossed

I think we’ve got our wires crossed here. What I’m talking about is next week’s meeting. What you seem to be talking about was last week’s meeting.

the finest practical details of something rather than theories or ideas about it

Nuts And Bolts

Adam has worked in this business for 20 years; he knows the nuts and bolts.

to have the same thoughts, the same intentions; to understand exactly the same thing, to be in agreement with somebody

To Be On The Same Wavelength

After the first few brief conversations, we already knew that we were on the same wavelength.

a lot of bureaucracy, hidden or unknown reasons that make a particular situation very complicated, difficult and slow

Wheels Within Wheels

Wheels within wheels. You’ve got to fill in this form, you’ve got to fill in that form, you’ve got to talk to this person.

additional fancy features and extras that make a product very attractive

Bells And Whistles

This is the first time that we’ve launched a product in many years. We want it to be a real success; we want to capture the public’s imagination, so let’s really give it all the bells and whistles.

to be exactly right

To Be Right On The Button

He confirmed her suspicions; he was right on the button.

to be right there in the lead, at the front

To Be At The Cutting Edge

Apple is always at the cutting edge of technology. The company has become a leader in the industry.

to get something or someone going; to get someone interested; to get something moving along

Make Someone Or Something Tick

We need to introduce new people to the company that will help to make the business tick.

• to pull the plug on something

• to blow a fuse

• to get your wires crossed

• the nuts and bolts

Let's give them one more time

• on the same wavelength

• wheels within wheels

• (all) the bells and whistles or all the bells and whistles

• to be right on the button

• at the cutting edge

• to make someone or something tick

Multiple Choice

"At the cutting edge" implies being:

• At a dangerous technological site

• On top of a technological breakthrough

• Engaged in cutting wires or cables

• At the forefront of technology and innovation

Multiple Choice

Her prediction was ______, and the company's stock soared the next day.

• right on the button

• on the same wavelength

• blew a fuse

• making people tick

Multiple Choice

The miscommunication occurred because they got their _____ and didn't coordinate properly.

• cutting edge

• bells and whistles

• nuts and bolts

• wires crossed

Multiple Choice

When something is "right on the button," it means:

• It's on the latest technology platform

• It's accurate or exactly right

• It's precisely on time

• It's a small technological device

Multiple Choice

The new smartphone has ______ you could ever want, including facial recognition and augmented reality.

• on the same wavelength

• nuts and bolts

• right on the buton

• all the bell and whistles

Multiple Choice

What does the phrase "all the bells and whistles" refer to?

• Basic features of a device

• Devices with outdated technology

• Devices with many advanced and extra features

• Devices with loud sound notifications

Multiple Choice

What does the expression "to pull the plug on something" mean?

• To stop something or end a project abruptly

• To disconnect a device from electricity

• To fix a broken electrical plug

• To have a power outage

Multiple Choice

As a psychologist, she knows how to ______ and understand their motivations.

• pull the plug on

• got their wire crossed

• make people tick

• all bells and whistles

Multiple Choice

When someone "blows a fuse," what happens?

• They fix a broken fuse in a device

• They become very angry or lose their temper

• They successfully complete a complicated task

• They repair a damaged electrical circuit

Multiple Choice

It was time to ______ on the failing project before it drained any more resources.

• get the wires crossed

• bells and whistles

• Pull the plug

• wheels within wheels

Multiple Choice

"Wheels within wheels" suggests:

• Complex and interrelated systems or plans

• Modern vehicles with advanced features

• Devices with wheels that rotate efficiently

• A race involving innovative cars

Multiple Choice

What does "to make someone or something tick" mean?

• To repair a ticking clock

• To understand the mechanism or motivation behind someone or something

• To create a ticking sound with a device

• To make a person or object move rapidly

Multiple Choice

Jane and Sarah seem to be ______, as they often finish each other's sentences.

• right on the button

• make people tick

• same wavelength

• at the cutting edge