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Idioms Related To Success FailureSet 19

1Many delegates were afraid that a strong central government would .....

2Which term refers to a "reborn figure," rising anew after destruction?

3Was it OK meeting your fiance's mum? Oh yes. I was really nervous beforehand but we actually got .....!

4The Olympic Swimmer was considered the cream of the crop. She was .....

5The gen-z will have to ..... after the time comes.

6Complete the sentence with one of the following expressions:Those researchers are ..... They are doing some very creative work.

7Hit the ..... time

8'The best of both worlds' indicates

9What is the word for 'one's highest level of achievement in a particular activity'?

10Which of the following is an example of using "second to none" correctly?

11What does it mean if before a performance, a friend tell you to "break a leg".

12In equipping its vehicles with mobile WiFi, the company was .....

13This handback was expensive. However, I love it. So, for me it's .....

14They had a global ..... hit with their album concept about "The dark side of the Moon" .

15Diamond in the rough

16Don't worry. You've got ..... on Janet. You're much more intelligent.

17My ..... includes gaining as much hands-on experience

18Rachel's batting a ..... at the moment-she's making a great success of her new job.

19What does 'TEST THE WATERS' mean?

20The new system of government quickly ..... in the society.

21Choose the idiomatic expression that will best complete the sentence/s.Karina's singing voice still needs a lot of improvement but I still gave her an .....

22Film director Guy Ritchie's a bit of .....; he's got black belts in karate, judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

23He was training days and nights, and now he's ..... the match.

24Knowledge that is needed to do something, usually practical. (saber hacer)

25I think I could only go to Japan when pigs fly. I mean, look at my bank account. See? There's nothing in there.

26I've just been offered a new job! Things are .....

27Boiling a Frog Effect

28Achillies's heel

29Izal lost his laptop in which he kept the draft of his research instruments. There was nothing he could do to continue writing his draft, except that he needed to ..... with his research instruments.

30How was your chemistry exam?-I aced it!

31Big cheese/ the apple/ enchilada

32If an advertising campaign ....., that means it achieved the opposite of what it wanted to achieve.

33What happens when someone suffers a harsh punishment?

34What is the meaning of this idiom? Things are looking up

35I like my old phone, but this new model ..... it out of the water.

36It means from being very poor to being very rich.

37It's not much but it's certain. A bird in the hand is worth .....

38Julie thought her mom would let her go to the party, but no dice. What is the meaning of this idiom?

39Something that benefits you

40A book that everyone buys is a .....

41The government cut the Gordian knot by bold action. What does cut the Gordian knot mean?

42Something "doesn't make sense"

43Improve, become successful

44The man has been in the ..... all his life. No wonder he is enjoying his retired life to the fullest.

45My friend is a great singer. She's going to go along way

46" .....!" his friends shouted as he went on stage for his performance.

47To take advantage of a situation or a chance.

48They decided to ..... the bullet and move to a bigger city despite the higher cost of living.

49While international trade has long been conducted in history, its economic, social, and political importance has been ..... in recent centuries. During the 1990s, international trade grew by nearly 8.6% each year. In the year 1990 alone, the growth in trade in services was as high as 19%.

50Match the Idiom below, to it's meaning" Caught red-handed"

51Which skill means the ability to find solutions when difficulties arise?

52The manager was angry because the new employee had ..... by arriving late on his first day.

53An advantage over others

54The idiom "He really blew it this time." means

55The meaning of the idiom "Learning the ropes"

56The New Year signifies a chance to ......

57What does throw your hat in the ring mean?

58To wish someone good luck.

59"Her volunteer work really ..... in the community."

60He was rude to everyone, but ....., and now no one wants to work with him.

61YOU ARE NOT VERY GOOD AT SOMETHING; YOU DEFINITELY COULD NOT DO IT PROFESSIONALLY