Idioms about the UN

Globalization is often seen as _______ because it brings both benefits and challenges.

• a melting pot

• a political hot potato

• a double-edged sword

• an olive branch

With international trade and travel, it feels like _______ for young people today.

• behind closed doors

• toe the line

• the world is your oyster

• bury the hatchet

The UN works to create a _______ so that all countries, big or small, have equal chances in negotiations.

• bridge the gap

• power play

• level playing field

• step in the right direction

The UN headquarters is often described as a _______ because so many cultures come together there.

• political hot potato

• bone of contention

• melting pot

• double-edged sword

Technology and globalization seem to _______, making the world more connected than ever.

• test the waters

• break the ice

• go hand in hand

• call it a day

After years of conflict, the two nations agreed to _______ and sign a peace treaty.

• toe the line

• level the playing field

• bury the hatchet

• test the waters

During the peace talks, the president extended an _______ to show his willingness to cooperate.

• melting pot

• political hot potato

• olive branch

• world oyster

To make an agreement possible, both countries had to _______ and accept some compromise.

• bridge the gap

• test the waters

• meet halfway

• play politics

The border dispute remains a major _______ between the two countries.

• step in the right direction

• olive branch

• bone of contention

• level playing field

In order to make progress, each delegate had to _______ and be honest about their goals.

• toe the line

• bury the hatchet

• put their cards on the table

• test the waters