CELPIP Vocabulary: Idiomatic Expressions 2

Question 1

Your coworker says the new software rollout went off without a hitch. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

It happened without any problems

Answer

"Off without a hitch" means something proceeded smoothly with no problems.

Question 2

If a colleague tells you to take the deadline with a grain of salt, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Treat it as flexible and not entirely certain

Answer

"Take it with a grain of salt" means to view information with healthy skepticism.

Question 3

Your friend says learning French has been an uphill battle. What does this suggest?

Accepted Answer

It has been difficult and required great effort

Answer

An "uphill battle" describes a struggle that demands sustained effort.

Question 4

When someone says you hit the nail on the head, they mean you:

Accepted Answer

Described the situation exactly right

Answer

"Hit the nail on the head" means to be precisely correct.

Question 5

A manager says the project is now on the back burner. This means it is:

Accepted Answer

Given lower priority for now

Answer

"On the back burner" means something is set aside as a lower priority.

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