Idioms and Phrases
Meaning of common English idioms in context.
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Select the option that best explains the meaning of the idiom used in the sentence: "After months of preparation, the project finally saw the light of day last week."
Q2 · Idioms and Phrases · EASY
Choose the option that correctly explains the idiom in the following sentence: "The manager's decision to invest in that venture turned out to be a blessing in disguise."
Q3 · Idioms and Phrases · MEDIUM
What does the idiom in the following sentence mean? "When the auditor arrived unexpectedly, it caught the accountant off guard."
Q4 · Idioms and Phrases · MEDIUM
Select the meaning of the idiom used in the sentence: "The new employee decided to bite the bullet and accept the challenging assignment in the remote branch."
Q5 · Idioms and Phrases · HARD
What is the meaning of the idiom in the following sentence? "Despite having relevant experience, the candidate's lack of formal certification proved to be his Achilles heel during the interview."