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Idioms Of ComparisonSet 1

1From rags to riches

2What does this sentence mean? Kelsey is comparing apples and oranges.

3The coach was giving instructions for the new team drill. He said, 'The quick will go first.' What does 'the quick' mean here?

4As ..... as houses

5Challenges we face every day is part and ..... of life.

6What does this idiom mean:In the world of football, he is head and shoulders above the rest.

7Select the correct word to describe a person's strength or specialty: "Writing is her professional ..... "

8SECTION IV: IDIOMS & FIGURATIVE USAGE-Choose the correct interpretation.The news was a *bolt from the blue*.

9To be easily noticeable or distinguishable from others due to being different or exceptional.

10We are affected as much as you are by the rising prices of gasoline; we are all "in the same boat" .

11As ..... as a flash

12The new smartphone is ..... It doesn't weigh a ton like the old model.

13Select the idiom that means slightly beyond one's understanding.

14This kind of behaviour in my students is few and .....

15I promise I won't wake you up when I get home. I will be .....

16The new law reduces taxes on products ..... from wheat to cars to cell phones.

17Fixed expressions differ from idioms because they:

18There is no ..... in arguing with him; he won't change his opinion.

19My grandma is as sweet as sugar.

20"Bernie Bear is as neat as a pin" means:

21Choose the correct idiom that means 'Competent'

22After the teacher explained the math problem again, Joe saw the light.

23As ..... as rain-Perfect-To be in excellent health / condition

24They are identical twins so they are .....

25Many people like her. She's a real ..... character.

26The shy girl stood in the corner, ....., avoiding attention.

27Used to explain that you are using a special or unusual expression-In their household it's Lorna who wears the trousers, .....

28What makes idiomatic compounds different from non-idiomatic ones?

29Sam said he saw you two at the mall together yesterday. He said the two of you looked like two peas in a pod. Sam continued, "I thought I was your best friend. Why would you dress the same as someone else?" What does two peas in a pod mean based on the sentences above?

30The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice, particularly in language teaching. The phrase "bridge the gap" is closest in meaning to ...... A. minimize the limitations B. construct a bridge C. reduce the differences D. increase the understanding

31In ..... and bounds

32..... his comments on their behaviour seemed fair.

33How is that possible that the rival company always stays one ..... a head of us? Someone must be revealing them to our investment plans.

34'Spitting image' is used when two things are

35My dad really upset the apple cart by changing our Thanksgiving plans at the last minute.What does upset the apple cart mean?

36What does 'like nothing you've ever experienced' mean?

37The small disagreement quickly escalated into a fight, demonstrating the .....

38Samantha and Emily instantly clicked when they met at the art class, sharing the same creative interests and quirky sense of humor; they became inseparable, quickly realizing they were like two peas in a pod.

39The correct comparing idiom

40As new as

41The university reviews the curriculums for its degrees once every five years to make sure they're still current.

42To understand how important something is by comparing it with other things is to:

43I have too many hometasks and so I am .....

44I love visiting Auburn. My favorite restaurant is just a ..... away from the stadium.

45What is the outcome of a "win-win" situation?

46"All knowing, All seeing"

47The other way around

48As ..... as gall

49What does "to stand out" mean?

50Mother always remind us that life is not ..... There are many challenges that we have to face.

51What does the expression 'to be a perfect match' mean?

52Long ..... short

53As small as

54What does 'Perbedaan yang tidak sebanding' mean?

55Which of these sentences best illustrates a situation involving a template?

56Which phrase means failing to see the whole situation because of details?

57Choose the best meaning of the phrase boil down to.

58Different kettle of fish

59As good as

60Best of both .....

61A good night's sleep can make ..... in how you feel the next day.