I. Tick the correct meaning of the underlined idiom.
- He ____________ buying the right companies at the right time. That’s why he’s so rich.
- shoulders the blame for
- is in over his head
- has an eye for
- I’m sorry, _____________________. If you don’t start working harder, you won’t get a promotion.
- You need to face the blame
- You need to face the facts
- You need to face the bill
- You have a pretty face
- Who ____________ in Bangalore? Is it Mr. Shah? He is a great manager!
- has our eye
- shoulders our blame
- heads our team
- She’s a brave person. She ________________ when everything fell apart. It takes a strong person to take responsibility like that.
- footed the bill
- shouldered the blame
- was in under her head
- You’re lucky your company is ____________ for this fancy hotel. It would have cost a fortune to pay for it yourself. My company put me in a hostel.
- heading the team
- shouldering the blame
- footing the bill
- facing the facts
- You really have ____________ selecting the right fabrics. No wonder you’re such a successful designer!
- an eye for
- a shoulder for
- a face for
- a back for
- When you __________________, you’ll find the strength to shut this business down and start over.
- foot the facts
- shoulder the facts
- face the facts
- face the foot
- After the storm, the mayor refused to ____________ for the huge delay in restoring electricity to thousands of residents.
- head the team
- shoulder the blame
- have an eye for
- Donald Trump really ____________ investing in real estate projects. I suppose that’s what has made him a billionaire.
- has a shoulder for
- has a face for
- has an eye for
II. Frame sentences with the following idioms.
- actions speak louder than words
- Definition: Refers to the idea that it’s better to do something than just talk about it.
- Example: “He always tells his parents that he loves them, but he never actually does anything nice for them. Someone should teach him that actions speak louder than words.”
- add fuel to the fire
- Definition: Something that worsens an already bad situation
- Example: “I wanted to intervene when they were yelling at each other, but that would have just added fuel to the fire.”
- all bark and no bite
- Definition: Being verbally threatening, but unwilling to do anything significant
- Example: “He keeps threatening to shut down our paper after we ran that article about him, but I don’t think he will. In my opinion, he’s all bark and no bite.”
- beating around the bush
- Definition: Avoiding the main issue
- Example: “I kept trying to steer the conversation, but he wouldn’t stop beating around the bush, bringing up things totally off-topic.”
- a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
- Definition: It’s better to have a small, secured advantage than the possibility of a bigger one. It’s better to stick with what you have than risk it for something greater.
- Example: “Someone offered me Rs 1000 to buy my old TV. I was hoping to sell it for Rs 2000, but I have a feeling this is the best offer I’ll get for a while, and I need that money now. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, right?”
- come hell or high water
- Definition: Possible obstacles in your path.
- Example: “I promise you, come hell or high water, we are going to make it to your party tonight!
- cry over spilt milk
- Definition: Complaining about a loss or failure from the past.
- Example: “She was mad that he broke her vase, but it was an accident, and there’s no use crying over spilt milk anyway, so she forgave him.”
- hit the nail on the head
- Definition: Do or say exactly the correct thing.
- Example: “I really hit the nail on the head when I guessed they were getting married.”
- piece of cake
- Definition: Something that is easy to understand or accomplish.
- Example: “My math homework last night was a piece of cake! I finished it ten minutes.”
- spill the beans
- Definition: Tell a secret.
- Example: “My three-year-old spilled the beans about the surprise birthday party we were planning.”
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Answers:
I. Tick the correct meaning of the underlined idiom.
- He has an eye for buying the right companies at the right time. That’s why he’s so rich.
- I’m sorry, you need to face the facts. If you don’t start working harder, you won’t get a promotion.
- Who heads our team in Bangalore? Is it Mr. Shah? He is a great manager!
- She’s a brave person. She shouldered the blame when everything fell apart. It takes a strong person to take responsibility like that.
- You’re lucky your company is footing the bill for this fancy hotel. It would have cost a fortune to pay for it yourself. My company put me in a hostel.
- You really have an eye for selecting the right fabrics. No wonder you’re such a successful designer!
- When you face the facts, you’ll find the strength to shut this business down and start over.
- After the storm, the mayor refused to shoulder the blame for the huge delay in restoring electricity to thousands of residents.
- Donald Trump really has an eye for investing in real estate projects. I suppose that’s what has made him a billionaire.