Understanding Common Phrases

What does "pass the baton" mean in a non - athletic context?

• To win a race.

• To transfer responsibility or leadership.

• To give someone a stick.

• To start a new project.

When we say "to vet someone", what are we doing?

• To give them a medical check.

• To praise them publicly.

• To thoroughly check or investigate them.

• To ignore them.

In politics, what does "up and down the ticket" refer to?

• Moving around in a political event.

• Voting for candidates from different offices within a party.

• Buying tickets for political rallies.

• Standing in line for voting.

If you "endorse" someone, what are you doing?

• Criticizing them.

• Publicly or officially supporting them.

• Voting against them.

• Ignoring their existence.

What does "dare I say" usually introduce?

• A common fact.

• An opinion that might be controversial or surprising.

• A question.

• A greeting.

"The press" mainly refers to:

• A printing machine.

• The news and journalists.

• A type of clothing.

• A place to relax.

What does "at stake" mean?

• Having a steak to eat.

• Something important that is at risk or being decided.

• Sticking something.

• Standing still.

What does "to plunder" mean?

• To give generously.

• To steal or take by force, especially in a chaotic situation.

• To ask politely.

• To build something.

"Folks" is a more ____ term for "people".

• formal

• casual

• negative

• scientific

"It's like taking candy from a baby" implies:

• Something is very difficult to do.

• Something is very easy to do and usually done unfairly.

• Something is sweet.

• Something is related to children.