Interpret Idioms

What does 'burning the candle at both ends' signify in relation to travel?

• Enjoying a leisurely pace

• Overworking or exhausting oneself

• Relaxing and taking it easy

• Avoiding overexertion

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Explain the meaning of 'jump on the bandwagon'.

• To climb a mountain

• To swim in a pool

• To ride a bicycle

• To join a popular trend or activity that many others are already participating in.

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Define the idiom 'off the rails'.

• On the right track and progressing well.

• Following a set plan or schedule.

• Out of control or behaving unpredictably or in an unacceptable way.

• In a state of calm and relaxation.

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In what scenario would you use 'the grass is always greener on the other side'?

• When someone is satisfied with their current circumstances

• When someone is envious of others' situations without considering the potential drawbacks.

• When someone is focused on self-improvement

• When someone is content with their own situation

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What does 'fly by the seat of your pants' mean when talking about travel?

• Booking a trip in advance

• Traveling by boat

• Making decisions spontaneously or without a plan

• Flying with a parachute

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Explain the meaning of 'a stone's throw away'.

• A very short distance away

• A long distance away

• Just around the corner

• Miles apart

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How could you use the idiom 'road less traveled' in a sentence?

• I decided to take the road less traveled and pursue a career in art instead of following the traditional path of going to medical school.

• I took the road less traveled and ended up getting lost in the woods.

• The road less traveled is always the easiest route to take.

• She always chooses the road less traveled, even if it means missing out on opportunities.

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Interpret the phrase 'all roads lead to Rome' in the context of a journey.

• All roads lead to Rome means there are many different paths or methods to reach the same destination.

• All roads lead to the moon

• All roads lead to nowhere

• All roads lead to Paris, not Rome

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How would you use the idiom 'catch the travel bug' in a sentence?

• After my first trip abroad, I really caught the travel bug and now I want to explore the world.

• I caught the travel bug, but I prefer staying at home.

• I caught the travel bug and now I don't want to travel anymore.

• The travel bug caught me and I'm not interested in exploring new places.

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Interpret the phrase 'on the same wavelength' in the context of travel.

• Being physically close to someone while traveling

• Having the same destination in mind during the journey

• Being in sync or having similar thoughts, preferences, or understanding with someone else during the journey.

• Referring to the frequency of radio signals during a trip

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