WSB Idioms
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom “to throw down the gauntlet” mean?
To accept a challenge
To issue a challenge
To admit defeat
To seek reconciliation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
If someone says “to upset the apple cart,” what are they implying?
To ruin plans or cause trouble
To start something new
To speak out of turn
To make peace
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom “turn tail” mean?
To confront a challenge boldly
To flee or run away, often in a cowardly manner
To refuse to give up
To move cautiously and carefully
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What does the idiom “like water off a duck’s back” mean?
To let criticism or insults have no effect
To avoid a difficult situation
To easily complete a task
To react angrily to a problem
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What does “a storm in a teacup” mean?
A minor problem exaggerated out of proportion
An intense but brief argument
A situation under control
A group effort to solve a problem
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The idiom “to kick the bucket” refers to achieving great success.
True
False
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
“Barking up the wrong tree” means to pursue the wrong course of action.
True
False
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