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Idioms Related To Communication SpeechSet 19

1She doesn't use a recipe when making dessert, she likes to play it by ear. She likes to .....
2You're going to have to ..... Susan if you want any answers about where the money has gone.
3Attract sb (e.g. to buy sth or to come to a performance)
4At school, people always used to take the ..... out of him for having red hair.
5What does "to have a good rapport" mean?
6What does the phrase "break the ice" mean in the sentence: "To break the ice, the teacher told a funny story"?
7What does "Step Down" means?
8Clear the air
9Ferret out
10What is the meaning of the sentence:Tom is a walking dictionary?
11Definition=to give someone aid because they are busy or are having difficulty
12What does the idiom "pick someone's brain" mean?
13I'm going on business for a week, so I'll be leaving everything .....
14"Is everyone ready? Alright then- .....!"
15Bringing up the past is a:
16Dutch bargain
17I toss a ..... bit on him.
18Idioms. To pick holes
19Wow! Bob's Dress Barn has more dresses than you can shake a stick at.
20After Santa Anna laid siege to defeat part of the Texan Army and executed the survivors, ..... became an inspiration and rallying cry for Sam Houston's soldiers in the Texan Army.
21A book that is so exciting that you want to read it quickly
22Read and choose the correct answer. I was tired so I wanted to take a break from studying but my friend said we should .....
23The client is trying to ..... and unfortunately I can't make a profit at the price she wants.
24The teacher asked Sam to stop avoiding the main point.
25B plan when things go wrong
26You're talking a HUNDRED MILES A MINUTE!
27My lost my wallet. Can we take ..... and meet next week?
28A policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering.
29Could you please keep ..... on my dog when I'm away?
30They will iron out their differences.
31John never listens to his mother. He ..... when his mother advised him to behave himself yesterday.
32I want to tell you something,but ......
33One's self, not represented by someone else:
34If you're annoying your sister, she might tell you to .....
35Choose the meaning of the idiom "To sit on the fence"
36The politician tried to ..... the issue instead of giving a direct answer.
37They should have intervened earlier instead of ..... the situation .....
38What is the meaning of this idiom?Jog your memory
39The phrase "breaking the ice" has a:
40Which phrase means "to not be understood or noticed"?
41What phrase do you say when you understand something that somebody said to you.
42What is the nature of idioms in the movie The Lion King?
43What does 'Do Not Disturb' sign mean?
44I asked for an apology but was just met with .....
45I love discussing group projects with Sam, as we both always agree on how we should plan and complete our projects. Which idiomatic expression best explains this situation?
46Speaking rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock
47Don't ..... to any conclusions before you know the full facts.
48Sarah accidentally ..... and told everyone about our surprise gift for Mom.
49Match the idiom to the correct meaningMind your Ps and Qs
50AVOIDING THE MAIN TOPIC; NOT SPEAKING DIRECTLY ABOUT THE ISSUE
51In the sentence 'The teacher's stern look made the students sit up and take notice', what do you think the phrase 'sit up and take notice' means?
52What does "in a word" mean?
53Related idiom:I know for a fact that
54Choose the correct optionAI'm so disappointed in you! How could you take my car without checking with me first?BI'm really sorry. But let's not ..... about it.
55TO DECEIVE SOMEONE INTO THINKING WELL OF THEM
56Gave me a cold shoulder
57Molto piacere
58What does 'face' mean in communication?
59I haven't won, have I? You're pulling my leg.Choose the meaning of the phrase pull sb's leg.
60I thought Senator Davis was working to ..... the gap between the parties on this controversial issue
61To catch one's eye