Act Idiomatic

What is the meaning of 'a stitch in time saves nine'?

• Don't delay what you can do now

• Making money too quickly will make you lose it quickly as well

• If you don't know about something, you don't worry about it

• If you sort out the problem immediately, it may save a lot of extra work

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Don’t question when someone offers you a gift, just

take it. As the saying goes, _____________.

• never look a gift horse in the mouth

• don’t change horses in mid-stream

• forewarned is forearmed

• never spur a willing horse

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What is the meaning of 'Look before you leap'?

• Consider the possible consequences or danger before you act

• You shouldn't criticize others when you have similar faults

• Ability to survive in dangerous situation

• Be content with what you have than to risk losing everything by seeking more

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There's no use crying over _______ milk.

• old

• spilt

• yummy

• gross

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Don’t bite the hands that feed you. The meaning of the proverb is …

• You need to give it a time

• Do not hurt someone that is helping you

• Watching something does not solve the problem

• It’s not good to bite someone’s hand

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What is the meaning of the adage: People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones?

• You shouldn't criticize others unless you are perfect.

• Having too many windows in your house is a bad idea.

• When you look inside people you realize they are difficult.

• It's unwise to build a house from glass.

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Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket

• If you’re in a bad situation and someone offers to help you, you have to take whatever they give you and shouldn’t ask for more
  

• Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream

• What is “beautiful” is different for each person 

• It’s better to finish something late than to never do it at all

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What does the idiom 'act your age' mean?

• Behave in a manner appropriate to your age

• Pretend to be older than you are

• Act like a child

• Ignore your responsibilities

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Which of the following sentences uses the idiom 'act up' correctly?

• The computer is acting up again, it won't start.

• She decided to act up her role in the play.

• He acted up his age during the meeting.

• They acted up the story to make it more interesting.

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What is the meaning of the idiom 'act of God'?

• A natural and unavoidable catastrophe

• A deliberate action by a person

• A miracle performed by a deity

• An unexpected act of kindness

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