ILAC Idioms and Expressions 3

Question 1

What does 'the ball is in your court' mean?

Accepted Answer

It is your turn or responsibility to act

Answer

This idiom means the next action or decision is the other person's responsibility.

Question 2

'Spill the beans' means to:

Accepted Answer

Reveal secret or confidential information

Answer

'Spill the beans' means to reveal confidential or secret information.

Question 3

'Hit the books' means to:

Accepted Answer

Study intensively

Answer

'Hit the books' is an informal expression meaning to study, especially with focused effort.

Question 4

What does 'once in a blue moon' mean?

Accepted Answer

Very rarely or almost never

Answer

'Once in a blue moon' describes something that happens very infrequently.

Question 5

To 'get the hang of' something means to:

Accepted Answer

Learn to do something well through practice

Answer

'Get the hang of' means to learn how to do something and become proficient at it through practice.

ILAC - International Language Academy of Canada Practice Test