Idiomatic expressions

"Please get to the main point and don't beat around the bushes in your presentation."

• What does "beat around the bushes" mean in this sentence?

• Speak clearly

• Avoid the main topic

• Make an interesting presentation

• Ignore the questions

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

"I have a lot on my plate right now with multiple projects and deadlines approaching."

• What does "have a lot on my plate" mean in this sentence?

• Have a lot to do

• Have many goals

• Be very organized

• Have too many meals

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

"She's been burning the candle at both ends lately, working late nights and early mornings to meet project deadlines."

What does "burning the candle at both ends" mean in this sentence?

• Working both shifts

• Working very hard

• Working only at night

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

"Could you ping John to see if he's available for a quick meeting?"
What does "ping" mean in this sentence?

• Search online

• Send a text message

• Send an email

• Call

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

"The team faced choppy waters during the merger negotiations, but they managed to reach a favorable agreement."

• What does "choppy waters" mean in this sentence?

• Poor communication

• Lack of leadership

• Unexpected difficulties

• Financial problems

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

"The new tax incentives provided a tailwind for the company's expansion plans."

What does "tailwind" mean in this sentence?

• Significant challenge

• Positive momentum

• Drastic change

• Safe investment

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

"After a long meeting, let's call it a day and reconvene tomorrow morning."

• What does "call it a day" mean in this sentence?

• Decide the schedule

• Cancel the meeting

• Call on the phone

• End the day

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

"To fully understand the issue, we need to peel back the onion and examine each layer of the problem."

• What does "peel back the onion" mean in this sentence?

• Simplify the problem

• Analyze the details

• Ignore the situation

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

"I'd like to pick someone else's brain on this project to gain new perspectives."

• What does "pick someone else's brain" mean in this sentence?

• Seek advice or information

• Ask a difficult question

• Provide constructive criticism

• Discuss a problem

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

"Let's marinate on these ideas overnight and discuss them further in our next team meeting."

• What does "marinate on these ideas" mean in this sentence?

• Reject the ideas

• Accept the ideas quickly

• Ponder over the ideas

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4