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Idioms Related To Communication SpeechSet 14

1I'm sorry I got my wires crossed. I thought you wanted me to pull the plug on the project.

2The students are all ears during the lesson.

3End this phrase: "See you later,"

4What is a "train of thought"?

5"let's go halves" means:

6Speak up means .....

7Mr. Collins always ..... about the class topic. He doesn't even let us participate!

8If you don't vote or participate in political life, according to the Greeks you are a/an

9What does it mean to 'sign off on something'?

10A:Mum, didn't you see Tom taking a candy from the jar? B:Of course I did, I just .....

11To ..... fun of somebody

12The media man was silenced. He would spill more beans if left free. This means that .....

13It means: wish someone good luck

14The customer was behind on information and tried to review quickly.

15Stop pulling my leg, really means?

16My suggestion to visit Ukraine during summer was ..... due to the ongoing war.

17What does "you know the drill" mean?

18What does catch up with sb mean?

19This session is not so important so I'll ..... this time.

20Responding to God's call is like answering our ..... respectfully.

21What is the meaning of "like wildfire" ?

22The Rambler is the one who never hears a better idea than his own.

23The sailor spun a(n) ..... about his travels, and, surprisingly, many of his listeners believed him.

24Idioms-Fill in the blank (Use common idioms): He is always .....; he never stops talking. Choose the best idiom to complete the sentence.

25I just couldn't understand what he was saying.

26What does the idiom in red mean?Mrs. Nicholson told the talkative students to knock it off.

27Don't jump to .....; listen carefully first.

28Which topic was she to write an essay on as a part of her punishment?

29Manny tried not to slip up when he gave his speech. What does the idiom slip up mean?

30Fill in the blank: A ..... is an exclusive news story.

31Giving into aggression to keep peace.

32He MESSED UP his speech by forgetting his second point.

33The same pen in different hands will produce entirely different strokes.

34PEOPLE'S INTENTIONS CAN BE JUDGED BETTER BY WHAT THEY DO THAN BY WHAT THEY SAY

35Slipped my mind

36What is "mumbo jumbo"?

37Fill in the blank: "A picture is worth ..... "

38Please, ..... the gap! Train approaching.

39Raise nothing but objections

40To tell someone about some information, often because you believe they do not know it or have forgotten it:

41People like Upton Sinclair were ..... because they investigated and exposed abuse and corruption.

42He was a tough politician who wasn't afraid to ..... his mind

43He: I am sorry. I'll try to be a better person henceforth. She: .....

44She dropped a ..... when she accidentally mentioned his recent breakup in front of everyone at the party. A. brick B. stone C. sand D. rock

45"heard it on the grapevine"

46Translate: Que pasa?/ Que tal?

47The "consent of the governed" means:

48At the end of the performance, what did the crowd chant?

49"Knock it off" means the same as ..... A) buy it B) yes, pleaseC) stop it

50What does 'that says it all' mean?

51Find the meaning of this expression "by return" .

52Jackie Robinson displayed great sportsmanship. This means Jackie .....

53Interrupting and trying to embarrass a performer:

54What is the tone of a statement that includes 'No Bones About It'?

55Well, I'll ..... I'm getting ready to fire him.

56I believe Josh was ..... when he said he was a bank robber. He just wanted to see how you would react.

57What you heard is true. I know since I heard it .....

58I don't want to have anything to do with you! We .....

59Put a lid on it.

60What does this idiom mean?Draw a blank

61Figure out something means: