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Idioms Related To Communication SpeechSet 47

1Which idiom means 'to delay making a decision'?

2Sorry, could you repeat your questions? I didn't .....

3Have the floor: (verb)

4Be out of the loop: (verb)

5When a professor says, "Let's break the ice," they mean:

6The men had to wait for to board the lifeboats last because the stewards informed them, " ..... "

7Beat around the bush

8Jonathan tired to keep Abby calmed down by telling her that he would play what game?

9If something is another kettle of fish, what is it?

10Which idiom means begin focusing on the main work now?

11Ensure Domestic Tranquility means:

12He loves to blow his own .....

13Quo?

14Whoever coined the phrase " ..... " did not live in the age of instantaneous communication: social media, email, and texting.

15..... where you stand (with sb)

16We'll cross that bridge when we come to itWhat is the meaning of this idiom?

17Define the game's afoot

18He avoided the issue and .....

19I have many options available for you.

20" .....!" yelled the teacher, when the class was being too noisy.

21If you "practice what you preach, " it means:

22'Pipe down' is used to tell someone to

23Block out

24If he had followed form and asked his father to go and ask his girlfriend's parents to let them get married, he wouldn't be still single now.

25What do you do when you stand up in front of a group of people to talk?

26The idiom "I couldn't get a word in" means

27What does "to stand up for" mean?

28(woman) Did you enjoy the biology lecture?(man) The professor droned on and on about cell division.(narrator) WHAT DOES THE MAN MEAN?

29Which phrase means to let someone manage without help?

30To improvise lines that are not part of the written script; also refers to the improvised line.

31I should be grateful if you would let me keep myself to myself.

32To take someone to the police station because they may have committed a crime

33My classmate told me that there was lizard on my head. Then, I realised it was April Fool's day and he was just .....

34Which expression means "listen to someone with sympathy"?

35Choose the correct idiom to complete the sentence 'Learning a new language is ..... '

36Before starting the project, the teacher wants all students to agree and understand the plan clearly. Which idiom should be used?

37If someone is "in charge" , they are:

38When Jesus took the child by the hard, what did he say, which means, "Little girl, I say to you, arise!"

39I lent him some money last month, and now I need help moving. I hope he will ..... my back.

40It means: jugar una broma

41I'm not prepared to play second fiddle to Christina any more-I'm looking for another job!

42What does 'at the word of' mean?

43Play by ear- "Let's play it by ear" means

44What does 'breathe a word of something' mean?

45To agree is .....

46I couldn't have said it better myself

47Which idiom will best replace the green words?-Everybodylisten carefully, please. I have an announcement: The exam will be canceled until next week.

48My parents talk so much at the dinner table, I can't get a word in ..... most nights! (have difficulty taking part in a conversation)

49To consider something by talking audibly to yourself or to someone else

50A PERSON IN THE STREET

51During the teacher talent show, the fourth grade teachers will probably steal a lot of thunder.

52When I told the doctor about my problem, she was all ears.The phrase all ears means .....

53To receive news updates ..... off the press, give us your email address. (as soon as they're available)

54It is important to understand your own cultural ..... in order to maximise teamwork.

55E1: Choose the best answers to complete the sentences. 19. Engaging in cultural activities help participants break the ..... and build relationships with others.

56Get .....! She's only being nice because she wants a lift. She doesn't want to go out with you.

57You are talking a hundred miles a minute! What does "talking a hundred miles a minute" mean?

58Share their ideas

59We really didn't expect to see him at all that night but then suddenly he appeared as large as life.A. looking big B. looking fat C. in person D. in fact

60'Off the record' comments are

61..... with my sister