Idioms From TV

What does 'hit the books' imply?

• To physically hit books

• To start studying intensely

• To organize books on a shelf

• To purchase textbooks

What is a 'couch potato'?

• A type of vegetable

• A comfortable sofa

• Someone who is very active

• Someone who watches a lot of TV

What does 'cut to the chase' mean?

• To run quickly

• To cut something

• To watch a movie fast-forward

• To speak directly about the important part

What does it mean to 'face the music'?

• To perform on stage

• To confront the consequences of one's actions

• To listen to music

• To dance

What does 'in a nutshell' signify?

• A small container

• To explain something briefly and clearly

• A type of nut

• To be in a difficult situation

What does being 'on thin ice' imply?

• Thin ice cubes

• Cold weather

• Being in a risky or dangerous situation

• Skating

What does 'a dime a dozen' mean?

• A type of currency

• Very rare and valuable

• A dozen dimes

• Very common and of little value

What does 'miss the boat' mean?

• To forget to board a ship

• To lose an opportunity by delaying

• To miss a transportation

• To literally miss a boat

What does 'come in handy' mean?

• To enter with your hands first

• To be useful in a certain situation

• To arrive at a convenient time

• A type of tool

What does 'speak of the devil' imply?

• Summoning a demon

• A person appears just after being mentioned

• A scary story

• Talking about evil