ALCPT Idiomatic and Phrasal Expressions 5

Question 1

What does 'get the ball rolling' mean in a work context?

Accepted Answer

Start an activity or process

Answer

'Get the ball rolling' means to start or initiate something.

Question 2

If someone is described as 'a quick study,' what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

They learn new things rapidly

Answer

'A quick study' describes someone who learns or picks up new skills very quickly.

Question 3

What does the phrasal verb 'take off' mean in 'Her career really took off after that promotion'?

Accepted Answer

Became very successful quickly

Answer

In this context, 'took off' means to become very successful or grow rapidly.

Question 4

When someone says 'it's not rocket science,' they mean the task is:

Accepted Answer

Not difficult to understand

Answer

'It's not rocket science' means something is not as complicated as it might seem.

Question 5

What does 'cut corners' mean in 'The contractor cut corners to save money'?

Accepted Answer

Take shortcuts that reduce quality

Answer

'Cut corners' means to do something poorly or cheaply by skipping important steps.

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