Competitive English Idioms and Phrases 3

Question 1

What does 'ON THE FENCE' mean?

Accepted Answer

Undecided or uncommitted about something

Answer

'On the fence' means being undecided or uncommitted about something.

Question 2

The phrase 'PULL SOMEONE'S LEG' means:

Accepted Answer

To joke or tease someone

Answer

'Pull someone's leg' means to joke or tease someone by saying something untrue.

Question 3

What does 'THE BALL IS IN YOUR COURT' mean?

Accepted Answer

It is now up to you to take action or make a decision

Answer

'The ball is in your court' means it is now someone else's responsibility to take action.

Question 4

The idiom 'BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW' means:

Accepted Answer

To take on more responsibility than one can handle

Answer

'Bite off more than you can chew' means to take on a task or commitment that is too much for you to manage.

Question 5

What does 'BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE' mean?

Accepted Answer

To be pursuing the wrong course of action

Answer

'Barking up the wrong tree' means to pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action.

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