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Idioms Related To Success FailureSet 2

1What is the concept of "Just Desserts" in the context of retribution?
2To take charge, face conflict or difficult task
3Ford is definitely not a man to let a little success ..... He knows he still has a lot to learn.
4It means: something really good
5Rumors going round, Mr. Long is ..... Head of the Department.
6What does 'a big nose for bargains' mean?
7The plan failed and we are back to .....
8A tree is known by its fruits means .....
9He is one tough cookie.
10He spoke at length, but his argument didn't really ......
11What happens to people who chicken-out on a dare?
12In the running- "He's still in the running for class rep" means
13When pigs fly I will be the most powerful man on the earth.
14You shouldn't lose heart. Success often comes to those who are not ..... by failures.
15Fair competition that encourages improvement
16What does 'No sooner said than done' mean?
17Which expression means for someone's benefit?
18Fill in the blank: 'Just take responsibility for what happened and don't try to ..... to someone else.'
19What is the implied message in 'Do what you can'?
20To eat your words
21The exam I wrote today was .....
22When Martin saw his arguments were not being accepted, he gave up and left.
23A pipe dream:
24I forgot to do my homework again. I .....
25What is the meaning of the phrase 'hit the nail on the head' in the context of problem-solving?
26Be on a roll- "You've won three games-you're on a roll!" means
27What does it mean to 'Sell your soul to the devil'?
28Expressions that mean something different from the literal meanings of the individual words (eg., "piece of cake")
29She always applies for grants as soon as she hears about them because .....
30What does the idiom 'Big fish' mean?
31Who is stronger than Big Rock?
32EAT SOMEONES LUNCH
33Everyday, Harith wakes up early to go to his farm as he knows that only ..... will be successful.
34She got the job ..... of considerable competition.
35A film that is a failure at the box-office
36Which idiom would fit best?Luis knows it's going to be hard, but that doesn't stop him. He never avoids a challenge.
37I tried to remember her name, but I'm .....
38To buy a lemon means to:
39Complete each sentence with the best word or phrase: Let's just use a ..... to the problem while we look for a long-term solution.
40IDIOMS-"Piece of cake"This test is just a piece of cake.
41Find the correct translation: A rolling stone gathers no moss.
42Which idiom would fit best? Thanks for being so patient. I promise it will be worth it!
43What can make a big difference in someone's life?
44Lose one's touch
45It has gone all to pot.
46To do something "to a T" is to do it ..... A) badly B) perfectlyC) shortly
47The success of our local theater has put our city on the map
48My baseball team is suffering a dry spell.
49His name is mud means .....
50"Show resistance" means:
51Which idiom means ruining plans or disrupting progress?
52What does Amanda think will make Jeffrey popular with everyone in the East End?
53Your friend need somewhere to saty for a few months, and you need someone to rent your spare bedroom
54The exam was very easy for her; she passed it without any problems. (SAILED)
55The budget is limited. We need to find a ..... of this financial difficulty.
56To "die out" means ..... A) to fail B) to die quicklyC) to disappear slowly
57He is an expert.. He really
58'I find it hard to build a toy car.' 'But ..... "
59Salirse con la suya
60Which idiom means when one thing goes wrong, then another, and another?
61What did Bud know about the library door closing?