ILAC Idioms and Expressions 2

Question 1

The phrasal verb 'give up' means:

Accepted Answer

To stop trying; to surrender

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To offer something as a present

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To increase in amount

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To improve gradually over time

Question 2

To 'run into' someone means to:

Accepted Answer

Meet someone unexpectedly

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Chase after someone quickly

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Knock someone over by accident

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Avoid meeting with someone

Question 3

'Look forward to' something means to:

Accepted Answer

Feel excited anticipation about something

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Check what lies ahead physically

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Plan something carefully in advance

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Review past events carefully

Question 4

What does 'bring up' mean in the sentence 'She brought up a good point in the meeting'?

Accepted Answer

To introduce a topic in conversation

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To carry something to a higher floor

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To raise a child from birth

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To feel sick unexpectedly

Question 5

To 'call off' an event means to:

Accepted Answer

Cancel the planned event

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Telephone someone about the event

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Shout for attention at the event

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End the event earlier than scheduled

Question 6

To 'put up with' something means to:

Accepted Answer

Tolerate or endure something unpleasant

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Build or construct something

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Hang something on a wall

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Offer something for sale

Question 7

To 'figure out' something means to:

Accepted Answer

Solve or understand it

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Draw a detailed diagram of it

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Calculate numbers related to it

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Describe it in physical terms