Idioms Related To Communication SpeechSet 8

1The Prime Minister must be the President's puppet. He seems to danceto the President's ..... and does not implement his own policy.
2Bend someone ear
3We all voted for a class pet today. Everyone had a different idea. Even the teacher put his two cents in.What does it mean to "put your two cents in?"
4The team had to pull together to finish on time.
5Has the cat got your tongue?
6Choose the most suitable idiom." His birthday was supposed to be a surprise! I can't believe that you ..... Now he knows! " said Marina angrily to her sister.
7A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires rather than reason
8"Quincy will get people talking at my party, said Sharece, "because he's good at breaking the ice.
9You're pulling my leg. What does pulling my leg mean?
10We don't have time for this right now. Can you [ ..... ]
11In youth leagues, some children enjoy being "in the spotlight." The phrase in the spotlight is closest in meaning to:
12"get the message"
13Complete the sentence:Two friends want to watch a movie on Netflix.A:Oh my God! There are so many options. I can't .....!B:Hmmm. Let's watch the new movie with Brad Pitt.
14(Review) a written satire used to ridicule or attack someone
15When a teacher says "I'm afraid that ..... " , what does it usually mean?
16In order to become a successful administrator in the office, an executive has to keep his ears to the ground.A. To be very politeB. To encourage backbiting C. To keep informed about happening in surrounding. D. To have a strict control over all.
17Kellelegi otsa jooksma, ootamatult kohtuma
18En fin
19Try to fox me
20Deal with means to do something to solve a problem
21Why does Roz say she will "stay out of the way" when not needed?
22My daughter loves to ..... compliments when she manages to do her homework all by herself
23The atmosphere at the year-end party was very awkward when one of the interns spilled his drink all over the manager. I tried to ..... the ice, but it didn't help at all.
24Adieu means
25To the letter
26Complete the sentence. My boss and I just didn't ..... on how we should organize the new office space. He wanted the conference table near the window, while I wanted it in the middle of the room.
27I'm going to have to learn to ..... my tongue.
28We have different political beliefs. She's conservative and I'm liberal and we don't ..... on the health care issue.
29TO HOLD COURT
30Sign an agreement means:
31What does it mean to "catch someone off guard" ?
32If you think you will solve the problem by following those steps, you are barking up the wrong tree. Barking up the wrong tree means .....
33"I have no idea where she is." - " ..... She never tells me anything."
34Milo realizes people waste too much time by not thinking of a good reason before making their minds up about something. How did Milo and company end up if Conclusions?
35Please complete the conversation. 'I didn't see him yesterday', 'Well, he's ..... 'Oops ..... He's coming. .....
36Which idiom means spending time with someone?
37The act of contacting a political leader to explain a concern in order to convince them to vote for a cause.
38I don't believe that he didn't take the money, but I will give him the benefit of the doubt until I can prove otherwise.What does this mean?
39Besides forming correct sentences, what other benefit of imitation is mentioned in the video?
40Some actors and actresses refuse to work with children in case the latter ..... the show.
41What is the meaning of the idiom "fallen on deaf ears"?
42The phrase "all bark and no bite" is an example of
43My neighbour plays his records ..... in his flat at night and nobody can get enough sleep.
44What's unique about Malaysians' traditional dishes are-the same dish can have different recipes in different home. As the saying goes, ......
45I was caught stealing a bicycle but I was ..... with a caution.
46Before making any important decision, ..... and consider everything.
47Ok. I will ..... i'm afraid it is the last time we are going to miss a deadline
48Communicate successfully .....
49You ..... I was thinking like that.
50What's the meaning of-under your breath?
51....., I'm not criticizing you; I'm just offering an alternative.
52What expression means:a choice between two equally(good/bad) options
53To be ..... means to be away from an area that people see.
54The way someone sees something
55This means forgive and forget
56I had to eat my words.
57USED TO SAY THAT TWO (OR MORE) PEOPLE AGREE ON SOMETHING
58A Journee is a .....
59What does the phrase "To be fair" imply in a discussion?
60..... speak louder than words
61The expression "to go ..... " means to make something well-known and acceptable.