Test your Idioms Vocabulary!

What does it mean when someone says, "Keep me in the loop on that project."?

• To keep someone informed and up-to-date

• Ignore the request

• Provide incomplete updates

When your boss told you that buying this new set of computers will cost you "an arm and a leg". It means:

• Something that needs more review and researching.

• Something that needs extra time to work on.

• Something that is very expensive.

Susan realized that her project was a failure despite her efforts, she had to face the "hard truth". This means:

• To face the truth in a positive way.

• To face the facts of the situation.

• To accept the hard truth or reality.

Ms. Teresa leads the team for the upcoming HOC business conference this coming December.

• Ms. Teresa will lead the team.

• Ms. Teresa will tour the team.

• Ms. Teresa will be the key speaker.

Our HR officers have an eye on the candidates for this new project of TBO.

Choose the best answer from the list.

• Be able to recognize and make good judgments.

• Be able to observe bad candidates.

• Be able to decide who will be in the team.

Fill in the gaps:

Ana talked to her boss after their meeting and informed him that she is ____ her ____from the projects this month.

I am getting cold feet for this coming wedding event I am hosting this month. This means:

• To get cold feet is to feel nervous or hesitant about an action.

• To get cold feet is to feel ready and excited.

• To get cold feet is to feel happy and honored.

Sally and Sam are the ones who always bring home the bacon. This means:

• To buy food every family gatherings.

• To be the main host every family event.

• To earn a living or provide financial family support.

Fill in the gaps of this nature-based idiom: To _______ the _____ is to endure a difficult situation.

Identify the correct words for this body-based idiom: To ​ (a)   the ​ (b)   is to make a mistake or fail to do something.​

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• box
• drop
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