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Idioms Related To Communication SpeechSet 7

1Out of touch-If a manager is "out of touch" with employees, it means

2If a book is hard to follow, it means:

3Carrying out one's duties:

4Talking a mile a minute

5Which phrase means "to see things the same way"?

6Jane is just never on time to work, it's really annoying. O wow, ....., here she comes.

7Ripple effects refers to:

8I swear a lot, but even I ..... the line at saying certain words.

9Choose the word/phrase which is described in the definitionto say what you mean clearly and directly, even if you upset people by doing this

10Preaching to the choir

11Doesn't listen or pay attention.

12Pick the idiom meaning accuse someone of a fault one has oneself.

13"That's an interesting perspective." This phrase is often used to express:

14Choose the definition that best describes the idiom:Can you please get off my back? I want to be alone.

15To quit what you are working on and go home.

16The train station is ..... with activity throughout the day.

17This "figurative" wall divided communist countries from democratic counties .....

18What does "word of mouth" mean?

19Jia Shen ignored his teacher's request.

20What is the origin of the phrase "Iron Curtain" ?

21To send me a letter or an email

22What does one tap of the gavel signal to members?

23Replace the verb idioms in italics with the right phrase. I wish you would stop butting in on the conversation! It is really annoying!

24My boss has been ..... (annoying; bothering) me all day about writing that report!

25My compliments .....

26Which idiom means with the intention or hope of doing something?

27IDIOMS-"All ears"Tell me your story. I am all ears.

28Fill in the blank: The barking dogs, car alarms, and sirens made up the ..... of the city.

29Which phrase indicates you are on the same page as someone?

30A picture is worth a thousand words

31It's important for team members ..... when working on a project to ensure effective collaboration and communication.

32I regret to tell you means .....

33If you do join a political party then you are expected to toe the line on every occasion.

34The gifted speaker, a fan of the people, kept everyone's attention with his eloquence and charm.

35A fly on the wall

36"Chase a thief" means:

37She's always poking her nose into other people's business. That's so annoying! What does this expression mean?

38Which phrase is a standard diplomatic collocation?

39Who let the cat out of the bag by telling the other students that we were having a party?

40I'm so embarrassed. I just asked Jane if that older man was her father. It's her boyfriend. This time I .....

41If Belinda "beats around the bush," that means she

42As the maestro lifted his baton the theater was so still you could hear ..... A. his heartbeat B. a pin drop C. bird wings D. the drum beating

43The mayor is most likely to unveil

44OK, there seems to be a consensus, so we don't need to .....

45To wrap up means

46Your song left me speechless.

47I'm going to suggest something to you

48What does "How's it going?" mean?

49Whose face is said to have launched a thousand ships?

50"No matter what my oponent says, I will keep thinking of nothing whatsoever will convince me of the validity of his view."

51An error in computer data is called

52A term of address for an important or high-ranking person e.g. Here is the cap your ..... did bespeak.

53When do you 'join in'?

54Idiom. To beg the question

55Which phrase is a a common term in radio communication that means that the message was heard clearly and understood?

56What is an example of a phraseological unity?

57"Never mind" means ..... A) don't worry about it B) pardonC) why

58"Behind the scenes" means .....

59Are you really going to ..... for the main role in the school play?

60Which expression means "take part in a conversation"?

61If you read ....., you'll understand his true meaning.