Fun with Idioms and Expressions
Authored by Owen Nash
English
3rd Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean to "think outside the box"?
To think creatively and innovatively
To stay within traditional boundaries
To avoid taking risks
To think about finances
Answer explanation
To "think outside the box" means to think creatively and innovatively, breaking away from conventional ideas and approaches. This encourages unique solutions rather than adhering to traditional boundaries.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What does "cut to the chase" mean?
To delay important matters
To get to the point quickly
To make a decision
To increase profits
Answer explanation
"Cut to the chase" means to get to the point quickly, bypassing unnecessary details. This phrase emphasizes the importance of directness in communication, making the correct choice "To get to the point quickly."
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean to "break even"?
To achieve financial stability
To incur losses
To have equal costs and revenue
To maximise profits
Answer explanation
To "break even" means to have equal costs and revenue, resulting in neither profit nor loss. This is the point where a business covers all its expenses.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What does "burning the midnight oil" mean?
To work late into the night
To waste resources
To take a break
To focus on personal matters
Answer explanation
"Burning the midnight oil" means to work late into the night, often to complete tasks or study. This idiom highlights the effort and dedication put into working beyond regular hours.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean to be "on the same page"?
To have different viewpoints
To agree and understand each other
To be uncoordinated
To work in isolation
Answer explanation
To be 'on the same page' means to agree and understand each other, indicating a shared perspective or consensus. This is the opposite of having different viewpoints or working in isolation.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What does "get the ball rolling" mean?
To stop an activity
To start an activity
To play a game
To drop a ball
Answer explanation
The phrase 'get the ball rolling' means to start an activity. It implies initiating a process or action, making 'To start an activity' the correct choice among the options provided.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What does "hit the nail on the head" mean?
To make a mistake
To be exactly right
To build something
To hurt oneself
Answer explanation
"Hit the nail on the head" means to be exactly right about something. It refers to accurately identifying a problem or making a correct statement, which aligns with the correct answer choice.
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CCSS.L.4.5B
CCSS.L.5.5B
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