Idiom Usage

Choose the idiom that would be appropriate for the following question

"Why do some people react impolitely when listening to someone’s story?"

• take it with a grain of salt

• one bad apple spoils the whole barrel

• have a short fuse

• don't judge a book by its cover

Answer explanation

This idiom means that someone gets angry or upset very quickly and easily.

Choose the idiom that would be appropriate for the following question

"Why are many young people unwilling to follow their parents’ advice?"

• hindsight is 20/20

• to spread one's wings

• have a short fuse

• run of the mill

Answer explanation

This means that everyone has their own preferences and what works for one person may not work for another

Choose the idiom that would be appropriate for the following question

"Will you be affected when hearing a number of negative stories?"

• take it with a grain of salt

• a penny saved is a penny earned

• no pain, no gain

• one bad apple spoils the bunch

Answer explanation

This idiom means that one negative or bad thing can have a harmful influence on a larger group or environment.

Choose the idiom that would be appropriate for the following question

"Which is easier, making a decision by yourself or making a decision after a group discussion?"

• don't judge a book by its cover

• to each their own

• to spread one's wings

• knee high to a grasshopper

Answer explanation

This means that everyone has their own preferences and what works for one person may not work for another

Choose the idiom that would be appropriate for the following question

"Why would middle-aged people tend to second-guess their own decisions?"

• hindsight is 20/20

• to spread one's wings

• have a short fuse

• don't judge a book by its cover

Answer explanation

This means that it's easier to understand and judge a situation after it has happened, rather than predicting the outcome beforehand.

Choose the idiom that would be appropriate for the following question

"Why is negative feedback as important as positive feedback at work?"

• money talks

• hindsight is 20/20

• it takes two to tango

• no pain, no gain

Answer explanation

This idiom means that you need to endure some discomfort or challenges in order to achieve success or make progress.

Choose the idiom that would be appropriate for the following question

"What decisions do people usually make in their daily lives?"

• to weigh the pros and cons

• to each their own

• to spread one's wings

• money talks

Answer explanation

This means to carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of a decision before making it.

Choose the idiom that would be appropriate for the following question

"How will you react when someone pays you a compliment?"

• it takes two to tango

• hindsight is 20/20

• take it with a grain of salt

• no pain, no gain

Answer explanation

This idiom means that you should be cautious and not completely believe or rely on something, even if it sounds positive or favorable.

Choose the idiom that would be appropriate for the following question

"Is color important for clothing?"

• to each their own

• a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

• no pain, no gain

• not my cup of tea

Answer explanation

This means that everyone has their own preferences and what works for one person may not work for another

Choose the idiom that would be appropriate for the following question

"Should course books be colorful?"

• it takes two to tango

• love by any other name

• a david and goliath confrontation

• don't judge a book by its cover

Answer explanation

This idiom means that you shouldn't form an opinion about something based on its appearance alone, and that you need to look deeper to fully understand or appreciate it.