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Idioms Related To Communication SpeechSet 44

1What is giving aid and comfort to our enemies called?
2Jump on the bandwagon
3Which idiom means to think of a way to solve a problem
4..... you're getting married.
5Take care of other people
6What is the meaning of the phrase 'Democracy is a verb-have your voice heard!' as used in the US History class flyer?
7Zyon used the phrase come rain or shine what does that mean?
8What does "hang up" mean in the context of a phone call?
9I'm new here, I want to know about the one calling the shots.
10Draw the line
11I don't believe you! Are you sure you are .....?
12I had an appointment with Mark yesterday, but he just ..... with no explanation.
13A picture paints a thousand .....
14Which idiom would fit best?Laura was speechless when she met the president.
15To ask for a lower price; to agree to sell something for less
16What is an informal way to apologize for a small, casual mistake, like accidentally bumping into someone?
17The phrase "speak softly and carry a big stick" refers to .....
18Vicki wouldn't speak to her friend Max. She gave him the .....
19What is a shindig?
20Break the ice
21TO ROCK THE BOAT means .....
22I will show that explicitly recognizing these different levels, and not confusing them, minimizes the risk of .....
23What does it mean if someone tells you to stop "beating around the bush"?
24Leena: It means: My sister is annoying me, she isn't letting me study!Sara: OK, sis, loud and clear. I'll leave you in peace.What does, 'loud and clear' mean?
25If someone gives you "short shrift", it means that .....
26They were ..... from their flat because they couldn't pay the rent.
27"What I've got to say to you now is strictly ..... and most certainly not for publication. " said the governmentofficial to the reporter.A. beside the point B. for the time being C. by the way D. off the record.
28He's a couch potato.
29Choose the statement that uses the phrase "jog my memory" correctly.
30I wish you would ..... for a moment and listen to what the rest of us have to say.
31The practice of making accusations of subversion or treason, especially when related to communism, without any proper regard for evidence.
32Which phrase means "to express your thoughts or opinions in a vocal and confident way"?
33To come highly recommended:
34What does the idiom bear in mind mean?
35What does the idiom "to make a long story short" usually signal from a speaker?
36From the given options select the meaning of the given idioms/phrases.Blow one's trumpet.
37We don't need many people to do the work. As the saying goes .....
38To speak suddenly and with strong feeling
39If you tell a white lie you:
40People have tried for years to talk about how budget cuts have decimated hospitals, and .....
41What is the meaning of the idiom in the following sentence?Jeremy clammed up when he thought others would tease him about his ideas.
42We need someone who really ..... to lead the people in this company.
43Shoot one's mouth .....
44"Check out" in informal speech means .....
45Samuel answered God by saying, "Speak, Lord, for your ..... hears."
46Network Ten planned to ..... the series in Australia.
47Don't be a back seat driver.
48Jeep an ear to the ground
49To meet influential people
50A simple handwritten note put an end to their week long cold war, the .....
51What does the following line mean: "There are a kind of men so loose of soul, that in their sleeps will mutter their affairs."
52Pushy people can .....
53Who is described as a "social butterfly"?
54Going against another idea
55Which idiom would fit best?I talk to my mom about everything. Whenever I have a question or a problem, she helps me figure it out.
56..... my regard to your mom
57When Ms. Ortiz explained the rule again, it seemed to ..... for Lucas because he still forgot it.
58Burn your bridges means .....
59What is the long-nosed, green-eyed, curly-haired, wide-mouthed, thick-necked, broad-shouldered, short-armed, bowlegged, big-footed monster's specialty?
60If someone says "as far as I know", it means they
61Just tell me the story in a nutshell. This means: