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Idioms and Phrases
Meaning of common English idioms and phrasal verbs.
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Choose the option that best explains the meaning of the idiom: "He decided to call it a day after working for ten hours straight." What does 'call it a day' mean?
Q2 · Idioms and Phrases · MEDIUM
Select the option that best explains the meaning of the underlined phrase: "The manager told him to pull his socks up if he wanted to keep his job." What does 'pull his socks up' mean?
Q3 · Idioms and Phrases · EASY
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom used in the sentence: "When asked about the surprise party, she spilled the beans to everyone." What does 'spilled the beans' mean?
Q4 · Idioms and Phrases · MEDIUM
Select the option that best explains the meaning of the underlined phrase: "After months of negotiations, they finally broke the ice and reached an agreement." What does 'broke the ice' mean?
Q5 · Idioms and Phrases · HARD
Choose the option that correctly explains the meaning of the underlined phrase: "The new policy proved to be a red herring that diverted attention from the real issues." What does 'a red herring' mean?