Vocabulary Idioms and Expressions 2

Question 1

What does the idiom "bite the bullet" mean?

Accepted Answer

To force yourself to do something unpleasant

Answer

"Bite the bullet" means to endure a painful or difficult situation that is unavoidable.

Question 2

If someone tells you to "break the ice," what are they asking you to do?

Accepted Answer

Ease tension in a social situation

Answer

"Break the ice" means to relieve awkwardness and get a conversation started.

Question 3

What does it mean to "go the extra mile"?

Accepted Answer

To make extra effort beyond what is expected

Answer

"Go the extra mile" means to make a special effort to do more than is required.

Question 4

Choose the correct meaning of "under the weather."

Accepted Answer

Feeling ill

Answer

"Under the weather" means feeling sick or unwell.

Question 5

What does "hit the nail on the head" mean?

Accepted Answer

To describe something exactly right

Answer

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

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