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Idioms Related To Communication SpeechSet 11

1Choose the correct meaning of the idiom.Alice begins to dance at the drop of a hat.

2What is the meaning of "Drop In" as shown in the image?

3Ted likes to ..... his fortune. It seems that he wants everyone to know that he's rich.

4Complete the sentence: The teacher asked the students to ..... because the invigilator was coming to see their progress.

5Can we use "come on" to show impatience?

6Malaysians need to show they embrace the diverse local cultures; ..... here.

7(to feel more comfortable or relaxed with a person's whom you have not meet earlier

8Beat around the bush- "Stop beating around the bush" means

9Because farmers grew so much wheat,the Middle Colonies were known as the ..... of the Colonies.

10Don't beat about the ....., come to the point.

11An organized passive protests where people sit peacefully and refuse to leave

12A journalist asks to speak without attribution. Which idiom fits?

13Sotto voce

14My father and I see eye to eye-we both think FC Barcelona and Brazil are the best teams!

15We had a huge ..... with my brother the other day, he still doesn't speak to me.

16Pick the correct expression: Research on genes will ..... exciting new medical treatments.

17Jill's brilliant contribution threw some new light on the problem.This sentence implies that:

18Drop you a line

19Choose the idiom that means to have a dispute with someone.

20Which idiom would you use when someone wants to say "get to the point!"

21What did the postman write in his letter as a signature?

22Don't ..... me wrong, but the report needs revisions.

23My sister is always messing with people, take whatever she says with a pinch of salt

24Which sentence uses 'you name it' to emphasize a list?

25If someone does not want to offend and chooses not to speak directly, they are most likely to do what?

26Cast your vote

27A favor done expecting a favor in return

28To catch someone in the act of doing something

29Which term does Maria use to describe the drunken trio's singing?

30"The purpose of this campaign was to create a fog around the true issue, to make it seem like a matter of people's rights rather than a matter of public health."What is the meaning of the figurative phrase to create a fog around the true issue?

31To "vote down" is to ..... something.A) accept B) defeatC) propose

32Which idiom means look for hidden or implied meaning?

33Janet told everyone to button their lip when it was time for her to talk.

34You should do as you say.

35What term is used to describe the exclusion of individuals from certain aspects of social or professional life based on unproven allegations or doubts about loyalty?

36The teacher tried ..... the material into their heads before the statewide exam, but he was still concerned they weren't getting it.

37What does 'ON TOP OF THIS' imply?

38Back handed compliment

39Be a sign of means

40Woman: 'This should be a two-semester course. One semester is just notenough time to learn all the materials.'Man: 'You can say that again'Narrator: 'What does the man mean

41Return a phone call

42Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: Julia finally broke the ice at the awkward dinner by telling a joke.

43We see eye to eye.

44To talk seriously

45Which idiom means: to joke with someone?

46What makes the problem worse is that Howard and Tina are not ..... about how to deal with it.

47Just for the .....

48During the telephone conversations, the commander asked you to HOLD THE LINE. What does he want you to do?

49Not paying attention

50What does the idiom 'Bad mouth' mean?

51An intersection or spot where you need to make a choice

52If two classmates agree and understand each other's plan, which idiom fits best?

53Identify the idiom in this sentence: 'They are in the same boat.'

54Change their tunes:

55Fill in the blank: Our classmates shouted ..... to cheer us on.

56The first person to visit our home at Tet is the .....

57The new office block ..... well with its surroundings.

58What does saying 'I couldn't agree more' imply in a conversation?

59If the meeting is cancelled, well just have to work around it and sort the problem out ourselves.

60Identify the incorrect example of an idiom.

61You are OUT OF LINE means .....