Advanced Idiom Quiz #4
イディオムクイズ 上級 第4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 “go off the rails” mean?
The discussion quickly went off the rails once they started arguing.
Q2. What does “throw someone under the bus” mean?
He threw his colleague under the bus to protect himself.
Q3. What does “move the goalposts” mean?
Every time I met the target, they moved the goalposts.
Q4. What does “throw cold water on” mean?
His negative comments threw cold water on the whole idea.
Q5. What does “be out of your depth” mean?
I felt out of my depth in that highly technical meeting.
Q6. What does “know the ropes” mean?
Ask Maria if you need help. She really knows the ropes.
Q7. What does “take the wind out of someone’s sails” mean?
The tough question took the wind out of his sails.
Q8. What does “go from strength to strength” mean?
Since the rebrand, the company has gone from strength to strength.
Q9. What does “have an axe to grind” mean?
Be careful with his advice—he may have an axe to grind.
Q10. What does “miss the mark” mean?
The campaign looked impressive, but it missed the mark with customers.
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