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Idioms Related To Communication SpeechSet 49

1What does "have the last word" mean?

2..... it on/through the grapevine

3When both sides give a little to reach an agreement, they both .....

4To say something in a wrong way .....

5I'm afraid I haven't been ..... on this project. Can you bring me up to speed?

6Stop ..... about the bush, John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is.A. rushing B. hiding C. beating D. moving

7If "the ball is in your court" after a date, it is .....

8Patrol Operations Terminology: Radio communication meaning 'message received and understood' is known as .....

9What should you do when someone says "Please hold the line" ?

10To play ..... on people

11Choose the right phrase: Whether you had insurance is .....; the accident is your fault.

12Which phrase politely asks for someone's full attention?

13The kids always hang around at my house. What does the idiom hang around mean?

14It means to continue

15When a performance has ended completely, which idiom fits?

16What did God do at the Tower of Babel?

17Which idiom means "chat with somebody"?

18What does "How about you?" mean in a conversation?

19Interpret the phrase 'on the same wavelength' in the context of travel.

20The meaning of the idiom "In the same boat"

21You certainly couldn't call him modest because he is always BLOWING HIS OWN TRUMPET

22Which phrase became a rallying cry for colonists who were angered by taxation without representation?

23Joshing me most likely means what?

24Many of children's initial beliefs run contrary to common sense adult physics but are logical within their stage. What is the closest meaning of "run contrary to common sense" ?

25To meet someone, or to find something by chance. (encontrarse de casualidad)

26What does it mean when they say that Curley is always "picking scraps"?

27I will give you the story ..... because we do not have much time.

28The customer kicked up a big fuss when he was not allowed to bring his dog.

29What does 'shout out' mean?

30Which phrase means "to have a strong connection and understanding with someone, allowing for long conversations"?

31You must take anything she says with a pinch of salt. She doesn't always tell the truth.

32You can tell them till you're blue in the face, but they'll still do what they want.Choose the meaning of the phrase argue/talk etc till you're blue in the face.

33Instructions: Choose the correct idiom from the box to complete the sentence. Use each idiom as needed. Complete the sentence: The team captain told a funny story to ..... before the game.

34Select the phrase that means to make people question something.

35Something that is irrelevant to the discussion

36Although they did not dare to attack the emperor's favorite person publicly, they ..... in secret to bring about his downfall.

37Raised hands to express an opinion in a vote

38It would be better to take ..... and be ..... than to go to law with a brother. 6:7

39Opinion formed without all the facts

40Chin Heng ..... to his teacher's request.

41News of the new pay agreement spread like ..... throughout the factory.

42What does "help yourself" typically invite someone to do?

43What is the primary purpose of using 'No Bones About It' in communication?

44Who is unwilling to school?

45I will back you up in whatever you do.

46Emily wants to catch up with her best friend. What are they likely to do?

47In the same boatWhat does it mean?

48I'm afraid that kind of humour is totally lost on him so you'll have to explain it more simply.A. without effect B. without reason C. without sense D. without impression

49To try to persuade someone to believe something that is not true, as a joke

50This phrase means inaccurate gossip as a consequence of repetitions and derives its name from a party game.

51NOT TO TAKE WHAT SOMEONE SAYS TOO SERIOUSLY

52What does "catch my eye" mean?

53A large orchestra use to be called

54When do you use the following idiom:None of your business

55"all ears"

56Exchange of one thing for another is called a

57Idiom-horseplay

58..... are silent but say a lot.

59What would they have done if they met at the inn?

60What does it means when someone say steal my thunder?

61Complete the sentence below!To take a stand is .....