Idioms Related To Communication SpeechSet 12

1Choose the correct meaning of the Idiom "To pour oil on troubled waters"
2Pablo is about to speak in front of a big group. He's never done it before. So, he has butterflies in his stomach.
3"Can I borrow you for a sec" means .....
4To be socially compatible with other members of a group
5Fill in the blank to complete V.I. Lenin's slogan: "Workers of all countries, unite!"
6If too many people are involved in the task, it will not be done well. As the saying goes .....
7To take care of something while everyone else is away is to .....
8Rat on
9I ..... that he has been fired. Is it true?
10We don't have the resources to fully research the problem, but we've found a ..... for now.
11Not mince words
12It was obvious that he had totally ..... and didn't know what was going on.
13This idiom is used for wishing someone good luck, especially before a performance
14What is the effect of using idioms in communication?
15Jot things down
16GEORGES LEFEVRE: TOUR DE FRANCE:: MERIWETHER LEWIS CLARK JR: .....
17Teddy Roosevelt's policy was to "Speak softly and carry a big stick." What did he mean by this?
18Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: After the shocking news, Mark was completely at a loss for words.
19My uncle was pulling my leg as he told me I won a big prize in the lucky draw.
20Complete the idiom meaning:to not be able to remember something. "Sheila tried to remember the answer to the question, but she ..... a blank."
21What does 'to be off track' mean?
22The name rang a (a) but I couldn't remember where I had heard it before.
23"Tim will get people talking at my party, said Jo, "because he's good at breaking the ice.
24The old dame was ..... when her Chanel bag was snatched by the pillion rider.
25This idiom has it's origin in Roman Catholic Church and means taking a contrarian view to provoke debate. Name the idiom.
26What does the saying Common Ground means?
27What does the idiom held his tongue mean in the sentence below?Javier wanted to argue, but he held his tongue to keep from getting in trouble.
28Ariana didn't have much time to talk, so she had to ..... about what happened last night.
29What means that we should try to be nice, but have a strong military if we need it?
30"Barking up the wrong tree" is an example of a/an
31A picture paints a thousand words
32What is it called when a group of people throw out their ideas of way to solve a problem?
33The show was a brilliant (a) of political debates.
34A prankster confesses: "I was only joking." Which idiom fits?
35It's noon, and I'm glad you're all here ..... Now we can begin
36The expression "if I were you" can be replaced by .....
37Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idioms and phrasesLend me your ear
38What does "breaking news" refer to?
39To "lean on" someone means to ..... A) entertain them B) pressure themC) annoy them
40The issue seemed to fall off the ..... once the media shifted focus.
41To ask a woman to marry you is to pop .....
42Biting in wit
43What action did Linda decide to take when she 'spilled the beans' regarding the surprise party?
44Present opinions arrogantly
45What is the meaning of the idiombig gun
46Tripti gave her report quoting chapter and verse.
47He resigned the post at his own accord.
48Revolving door is
49The radar controller is transmitting: "CONFIRM SQUAWK". What does this mean?
50John: Come on, just for a little while? I promise you'll have fun. Let me ..... your ..... a little.
51Jenny is a totally social-butterfly, she's so friendly and always knows how to break the .....
52Be open-minded about sth
53(Choose the correct idiom) To be familiar with all the aspects
54Knock it off
55You can't use words like that in polite company.Choose the meaning of the phrase in polite society/circles/company.
56If you 'pull someone's leg', you are:
57Play it by ear
58The most frequently asked question in an interview is .....
59Since I was all ears, I heard it all.
60Anna and her colleague disagree about a project. They've started to raise their voices. What is happening?
61Quit ..... and say what's on your mind.