Vocabulary Quiz Unit 12 objective proficiency

What does the phrase 'blow a fuse' mean?

• To become extremely angry quickly or suddenly

• To start a new job or have a new responsibility

• To push against something with your head

• To speak about things in a direct and honest way

What does the term 'conditional on sth' mean?

• To cover or hide something completely

• To organize an important event or a complicated plan

• To make a list or piece of writing shorter by not including anything that is not necessary

• If an offer, agreement etc will only happen if something else happens first

What is the meaning of 'run like a well-oiled machine'?

• To see something without using any artificial help

• Operate smoothly and effectively

• To suddenly and quickly decrease in value or amount

• To be much better at doing something than someone else

What does 'take something up' mean?

• To make a list or piece of writing shorter by not including anything that is not necessary

• To push against something with your head

• To start a new job or have a new responsibility

• To cover or hide something completely

What is the meaning of 'the acid test of something'?

• A way of finding out whether something is as good as people say it is, whether it works, or whether it is true

• To speak about things in a direct and honest way

• To cover or hide something completely

• To organize an important event or a complicated plan

What does 'the final nail in sb's coffin' mean?

• To cover or hide something completely

• To make a list or piece of writing shorter by not including anything that is not necessary

• To be much better at doing something than someone else

• The last of several bad things which help to destroy someone's success or hopes

What is the meaning of 'the weakest link'?

• To speak about things in a direct and honest way

• To push against something with your head

• To start a new job or have a new responsibility

• The weakest part of a group, plan, or team

What does 'turn the screws on someone' mean?

• To put more pressure on someone to do something, for example by threatening them

• To suddenly and quickly decrease in value or amount

• To be much better at doing something than someone else

• To see something without using any artificial help

What is the meaning of 'with no strings attached'?

• To cover or hide something completely

• To make a list or piece of writing shorter by not including anything that is not necessary

• Without any special conditions that limit an offer or agreement

• To organize an important event or a complicated plan

What does 'with relish' mean?

• To speak about things in a direct and honest way

• With great enjoyment (of something)

• To push against something with your head

• To become extremely angry quickly or suddenly