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Idioms Related To Effort Hard WorkSet 1

1What's the idiom "a balancing act" means?
2That was precisely what women had done in the past- ..... and wait for men to make the running.
3Burn midnight oil means to work, study etc, late at night?
4Stop beating about the ..... Tell me the whole story please.
5What does it mean to be "snowed under"?
6Commitment from the board regarding the merger of the two companies has been ..... since the plan was first proposed.
7To go above and beyond
8Mrs. Simpson's boss told her to cut corners anywhere she could to save money on the project.
9Have a lot on one's plate
10When David's coach told him, "Practice makes perfect," before the big game, what was the coach's main message?
11If you've been spending many late night hours completing a task .....
12At work, some employees just go through the motions, doing tasks without real effort.
13What does the idiom 'to let things ride' mean?
14What does elbow grease mean in this sentence?The stain will come off if you just use a little elbow grease.
15A large portion of our funding was cut at the last minute, so we were starting this project on the ..... foot from the get-go.
16"You know you didn't study hard, so you're going to have to ..... and take the class again next semester if you really want to graduate when you do."
17After cycling for hours around Penang island, we were completely .....
18"Hey ..... I work hard and stay focused on my goal. It's all about keeping my sights on the end game!!" What term may be linked to this sentence?
19To try to do something too difficult
20Test III. Read each sentence carefully. Choose the correct meaning of the idiomatic expression in bold: "Before the big game, the coach told the team to give it their best shot."
21If I say "I'm going to hit the books now", what do I mean?
22She arrived completely ..... after running.
23To make an effort to improve your work
24We went to different universities, but we could ..... the long distance relationship.
25There were so many mistakes in my report that I had to start from scratch!What does " to start from scratch" mean as used in the sentence above?
26What does it mean if someone is looking for an object and they "leave no stone unturned"?
27My class studied well so this test should be a piece of cake.
28Don't bite off more than you can chew. You will not finish that work on time.
29If someone won't stop piddling, they won't stop .....
30How do we say this sentence in English.Mom, me pdne jari hu
31To fight in a determined way
32The government is dragging its feet.What is the meaning of " drag its feet " ?
33Which phrase in the following sentences is an idiom? The tiny jewel of my necklace fell out in the parking lot. Finding it will be like finding a needle in a haystack.
34Complete the sentence with the most appropriate idiom: "It was ..... because everyone knew the answer."
35#idiomsDon't ..... -just get your bags and let's go
36Hit the ..... (idiom)
37Read the passage: "Sammy was nervous about the test. He decided to study hard." Which sentence uses a nonliteral meaning of "hit the books"?
38I can you solve this maths problem? Would you like to ..... and see if you can do it?
39Choose the idiom which best completes this sentence:At first the math lessons will be difficult, but just ..... and keep trying. After a while, you'll be able to solve the math problems with no problem.
40Josie enjoys hockey so much that she will play it at the drop of a hat.
41Try beyond normal ability
42You will achieve nothing if you put in no effort is matches what saying/phrase?
43Work hard for a living
44I'm not surprised that Tom is ill. He's beeen ..... for a long time. It was bound to affect his health sooner orlater.A. having his cake and eating it B. burning the candle at both endsC. playing with fire D. going to town
45An idiom used to describe when someone takes on an impossible task, often for idealistic values or good reasons.
46Kick the can down the road
47Learn/bend over .....
48The escaped prisoner fought ..... before he was finally overpowered.A. head over heels B. tooth and nail C. heart and soul D. foot and mouth.
49What is a Herculean task?
50Despite his lack of formal education, he still managed to ..... his way to the top.
51I can't believe that was our Science test. I think it was easier than some of the homework we had. Oh boy, it sure was a .....
52Choose the correct idiomatic sense of the phrase below: To beat the air
53If you create a complicated situation, you have .....
54I wanted to play song on the guitar for my brother's wedding but I was too out of .....
55Doing whatever it takes to help, willing to do anything, is to what?
56Which of the following sentences best uses the phrase "out of practice"?
57(get away from the) hustle and bustle (of city life)
58The school had to ..... to find enough volunteers for the event.
59A final, desperate effort to accomplish something is a..
60What does "Hit the books" refer to?
61What does "burn the candle on both ends" mean?