THUG - Idioms and Proverbs

What does the idiom "Break the silence" mean?

• To remain quiet about an issue

• To finally speak out about something that’s been hidden

• To ignore a problem

• To create noise

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What situation does "Caught between a rock and a hard place" describe?

• Being in a comfortable situation

• Having multiple easy choices

• Being stuck in a difficult situation with no easy way out

• Enjoying a peaceful moment

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What does "Hit close to home" mean?

• Feeling indifferent

• When something feels very personal

• Being far from home

• Ignoring personal issues

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What is the meaning of "Fight fire with fire"?

• Responding to aggression with equally strong tactics

• Avoiding conflict

• Using water to put out fire

• Ignoring aggression

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What does "Speak truth to power" encourage?

• Lying to authorities

• Confronting those in authority with honesty about injustice

• Avoiding authority figures

• Ignoring injustice

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What does "Throw caution to the wind" mean?

• To be overly cautious

• To take risks without worrying about the consequences

• To avoid taking risks

• To be careful

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What lesson does "Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes" teach?

• To judge others quickly

• To empathize with someone’s situation

• To ignore others' problems

• To compete with others

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What does "The straw that broke the camel’s back" refer to?

• A minor incident

• A final incident that triggers strong action or response

• A peaceful resolution

• An unimportant event

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What does "Stand up for oneself" mean?

• To sit quietly

• To defend one’s rights or beliefs

• To avoid confrontation

• To agree with everyone

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What is suggested by "Actions speak louder than words"?

• Words are more impactful than actions

• Deeds are more impactful than promises

• Silence is golden

• Talking is more important than doing

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