COMMON IDIOMS ADVANCED

What does 'people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones' mean?

• Criticism is only valid if you are perfect.

• People who are flawed should not criticize others.

• People in glass houses should always throw stones.

• Everyone should throw stones regardless of their situation.

Explain the meaning of 'when in Rome, do as the Romans do'.

• Ignore local traditions and stick to your own.

• Follow the same rules everywhere you go.

• Adapt to local customs and behaviors.

• Always do what the tourists do.

What is the implication of 'if you can't beat them, join them'?

• It means to ignore successful individuals and focus on personal goals.

• It suggests that one should always compete fiercely against others.

• It implies that one should consider cooperating with those who are more successful rather than continuing to struggle against them.

• It implies that collaboration is unnecessary in achieving success.

Why is it said that 'too many cooks spoil the broth'?

• Too many people involved can lead to confusion and a poor outcome.

• Too few cooks can lead to a bland dish.

• All cooks must agree on every detail.

• Cooks should work in isolation to avoid conflict.

What does 'the grass is greener on the other side' suggest?

• People often think others have better circumstances.

• People are always satisfied with their own situation.

• The phrase encourages envy and jealousy.

• It means that change is always beneficial.

What is the meaning of 'don't count your chickens before they are hatched'?

• Always be optimistic about future events.

• Prepare for the worst-case scenario at all times.

• Trust that everything will work out without effort.

• Do not assume something will happen before it actually does.

How can 'every cloud has a silver lining' be interpreted?

• It suggests that clouds are always dark and gloomy.

• It implies that every situation is hopeless and negative.

• It means that silver linings are only found in sunny weather.

• It means that there is a positive side to every negative situation.

What does 'as dead as a dodo' signify?

• An expression for something that is temporarily unavailable

• A phrase used to describe a lively event

• Something that is very popular

• It signifies something that is completely extinct or no longer in existence.

What does it mean when something is described as 'as clear as mud'?

• It indicates a straightforward situation.

• It refers to a clear and sunny day.

• It means something is very obvious.

• It means something is very unclear or confusing.

What does 'as hard as nails' imply about a person?

• It suggests a person is easily broken.

• It implies that a person is tough and resilient.

• It indicates a person is overly emotional.

• It means a person is very flexible.