IDIOMS

Q1) A drop in the ocean

Ans 1) a very small amount compared with what is needed or expected.

Q2) Add fuel to fire

Ans 2) do or say something that makes a miserable situation even worse.

Q3) A penny for your thoughts

Ans 3) asking someone to reveal their thoughts, often when they are preoccupied or quiet.

Q4) Barking up the wrong tree

Ans 4) to be wrong about the reason for something or the way to achieve something.

Q5) Beat around the bush.

Ans 5) discuss a matter without coming to the point.

Q6) Cry wolf

Ans 6) call for help when it is not needed.

Q7) Cut to the chase

Ans 7) come to the point.

Q8) Give the benefit of doubt

Ans 8) choosing to believe that their intentions are honest.

Q9) Go down in flames

Ans 9) a situation or endeavour that fails dramatically or disastrously.

Q10) It takes two to tango

Ans 10) both parties involved in a situation or argument are equally responsible for it.
Q11) Leave no stones unturned
Ans 11) try every possible course of action in order to achieve something.

Q12) Let the cat out of the bag

Ans 12) reveal a secret carelessly or by mistake.

Q13) Pull yourself together

Ans 13) to control your feelings and behave in a calm way.

Q15) Step up your game

Ans 15) to improve one's performance, or the quality of one's work.

Q16) When pigs fly

Ans 16) a way of saying that something will never happen.

Q17) Down to wire

Ans 17) waiting until the last minute to do something.

Q18) Crunch time

Ans 19) a period when pressure to succeed is great.

Q19) A hard nut to crack

Ans 19) a person or thing that is difficult to deal with, understand.

Q20) All ears

Ans 20) be listening eagerly.