Advanced Idiom Quiz #10
イディオムクイズ 上級 第10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 “have your work cut out” mean?
If you want to finish this by Friday, you’ll have your work cut out.
Q2. What does “throw a spanner in the works” mean?
The sudden budget cut threw a spanner in the works.
Q3. What does “go cap in hand” mean?
They had to go cap in hand to the bank for more funding.
Q4. What does “have a lot on your plate” mean?
I can’t take on another task right now—I already have a lot on my plate.
Q5. What does “the penny drops” mean?
When she mentioned his name, the penny finally dropped.
Q6. What does “be living on borrowed time” mean?
Without urgent repairs, the old system is living on borrowed time.
Q7. What does “open a can of worms” mean?
If we investigate this complaint properly, we may open a can of worms.
Q8. What does “not be playing with a full deck” mean?
Anyone who thinks that plan will work is not playing with a full deck.
Q9. What does “have one eye on” mean?
She has one eye on promotion while taking on these projects.
Q10. What does “go for broke” mean?
They decided to go for broke in the final round of investment.
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