Question: 1 Even though Tom was afraid of heights, he was determined to face the music so he slowly pulled himself up the ladder. What is the meaning of 'face the music'? .......

deal with a problem or fear run away from a problem or fear create a problem or fear hide the truth Show Answer

Question: 2 Ryan hit the nail on the head when he said the government spending is outrageous and unethical. What is the meaning of 'hit the nail on the head'? .......

to say something that is accurate to say something that is incorrect to say something that is pretentious to say something that is stupid Show Answer

Question: 3 The O'Ryley sisters don't get along and they never see eye to eye on any issue. What is the meaning of 'see eye to eye'? .......

to disagree to see things the same way to abandon an idea to surrender Show Answer

Question: 4 I know there is a lot of biology material to cover and learn but if you want to pass the exam, you have to learn it by heart. What is the meaning of 'learn it by heart?' .......

fail to remember commit to memory put out of one's mind eliminate a thought or idea Show Answer

Question: 5 Mr. Taylor is a great mentor because he's really nice and an old hand at teaching. What is the meaning of 'an old hand?' .......

an inexperienced person an experienced person a novice a positive person Show Answer

Question: 6 The deal did not seem honest and Ron did not want to stick out his neck and risk everything until he was sure about every last detail. What is the meaning of 'stick out his neck?' .......

to make oneself vulnerable to make oneself unbeatable to pry into other people's business to comprehend an idea Show Answer

Question: 7 The reason why Aurora is dressed to the nines is because she's got a date tonight. Doesn't she look great? What is the meaning of 'dressed to the nines?' .......

dressed too casual for the occasion dressed up and looking great dressed in a size nine dressed in a plain-looking suit Show Answer

Question: 8 Tommy got into real trouble at school today. He used a four-letter word in the classroom. What is the meaning of 'used a four letter word?' .......

pledged to be a good boy used bad language didn't keep his promise didn't follow his teacher's instructions Show Answer

Question: 9 Ronsoon realized by putting two and two together that the salesman was trying to trick him into buying the used car. What is the meaning of 'put two and two together?' .......

to renounce an idea to figure out what is going on to detain two people to do some arithmetic Show Answer

Question: 10 He rarely cares about anyone but himself he's always looking out for number one. What is the meaning of 'looking out for number one?' .......

to only care about oneself to care about others to worry about what others think to be sympathetic about others' feelings Show Answer