Advanced Idiom Quiz #5
イディオムクイズ 上級 第5回
より自然で表現力の高い英語イディオムを3択で学びましょう。
Q1. What does “bend over backwards” mean?
They bent over backwards to make the guests feel welcome.
Q2. What does “walk on eggshells” mean?
Ever since the argument, everyone has been walking on eggshells around him.
Q3. What does “draw a line under” mean?
We need to draw a line under this issue and move forward.
Q4. What does “keep your cards close to your chest” mean?
She kept her cards close to her chest during the negotiations.
Q5. What does “go out on a limb” mean?
I’ll go out on a limb and say this idea could actually work.
Q6. What does “take something with a grain of salt” mean?
You should take his promises with a grain of salt.
Q7. What does “be snowed under” mean?
I’m completely snowed under with work this week.
Q8. What does “not hold water” mean?
His explanation doesn’t hold water.
Q9. What does “be in two minds” mean?
I’m in two minds about accepting the offer.
Q10. What does “put your foot in it” mean?
I really put my foot in it when I asked about her ex-husband.
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