12 Advanced Idioms and Phrases

If something gives you food for thought, what does it do?

• It makes you laugh.

• It makes you think.

• It makes you hungry.

• It makes you tired.

If someone fades into the background, what happens to them?

• They become more noticeable.

• They become less important than before.

• They become more powerful.

• They become more colorful.

If someone hits the nail on the head, what do they do?

• They miss the point.

• They say exactly how something is.

• They make a mistake.

• They break something.

If you switch back and forth, what are you doing?

• You stay in one place.

• You change between two ideas.

• You move in a straight line.

• You go in circles.

If something rings true, what does it mean?

• It seems to be false.

• It seems to be true.

• It makes a loud noise.

• It is confusing.

If something is another kettle of fish, what is it?

• It’s completely different from something else.

• It’s exactly the same as something else.

• It’s a type of seafood.

• It’s a type of cooking pot.

If you do something at the expense of something else, what happens?

• The first thing benefits the second thing.

• The first thing harms the second thing.

• Both things improve.

• Both things are unaffected.

What does it mean if a statement is devoid of truth?

• It is full of truth.

• It lacks truth.

• It is partially true.

• It is completely true.

If a story gives you food for thought, what does it provide?

• Entertainment.

• Insight and reflection.

• Confusion.

• Boredom.

Match the following to make phrases:

• conversation

• greatest

• influence

• parental

• point

• precious

• concern

• superficial

• moments

• valid