WSB Idioms

What does the idiom “to throw down the gauntlet” mean?

• To accept a challenge

• To issue a challenge

• To admit defeat

• To seek reconciliation

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

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

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

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

The idiom “to kick the bucket” refers to achieving great success.

• True

• False

“Barking up the wrong tree” means to pursue the wrong course of action.

• True

• False

“The ball is in your court” means it is someone else’s turn to make a decision.

• True

• False

What does the idiom “bite the bullet” mean?

• To take a break from work

• To face a difficult situation with courage

• To avoid making a decision

• To complain about something

If someone says “to let the cat out of the bag,” what are they implying?

• To take a risk

• To adopt a pet

• To make a mistake

• To reveal a secret unintentionally