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Idioms Related To Success FailureSet 24

1Identify the meaning of this idiom: Back to square one.
2"Taong bumasang palad" means:
3"go downhill"
4Building a baseball field downtown is just pie in the sky right now.
5Slow and steady wins the .....
6What does the phrase "the key to success" mean?
7The project was a success ....., after many weeks of hard work.
8What was the nickname for people who moved to California during the gold rush?
9To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
10If I got to the mall after the sales have ended, it means that I .....
11To lose is not the end. You should ......
12Ryan came home late and missed his curfew. He is in the doghouse.
13Roni: How was your final exam?Siti: It's bad. I couldn't pass it. I really don't know what I should do now. I give up.Roni: I'm sorry to hear that. But, don't give up. .....
14SECTION IV: IDIOMS & FIGURATIVE USAGE-Choose the correct interpretation.He is a *dark horse*.
15If a person is "hanging on by a thread" what does it mean?
16To "know the ropes" means to be ..... A) experienced B) confidentC) ignorant
17"Come rain or shine" indicates?
18Too many people try to ..... up with the Joneses and end up in debt.
19He failed because he .....
20Meaning: To take opportunity and achieve anything in life
21The stock price is low right now. We should buy; we don't want to miss .....
22They said the test would be difficult, but it was ..... -I'll pass with no problem at all.
23If someone "means business", they are ..... A) serious B) interestedC) bored
24YOU ARE A BORN STAR NOT A .....
25What does "He was a shining star at school" mean?
26The company needs to improve its competitive .....
27I find hard to ..... such complex issue.
28"live up to"
29Riding the gravy train
30To make a decision or take action after hesitating.
31Sometimes you need to take ..... in life to achieve your goals.
32What does " win by a hair " mean?
33A person with many talents or areas of knowledge.
34When my friend said, 'You hit the nail on the head,' what did she mean?
35"messing up" means:
36If you have to take responsibility for your mistakes, you must .....
37From the given options select the meaning of the given idioms/phrases. End in smoke
38Determined to outshine his competition, Diego flew too close to the sun when he performed a double back handspring without warming up, causing him to sprain his wrist.What does Flew too close to the sun mean?
39Pass an exam with flying colours
40Don't ..... if you want success.
41Start small and go bigger
42'reach for the stars' means:
43Overcome ..... -to deal with problems and succeed.
44If you are "losing ground" in class, what is most likely happening?
45Japleen and Millicent tried to build a tall fort. They ran out of blocks, so they had to ..... and use other things to finish it.
46CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER:This young woman is a ..... who we will see much of in the future.
47A first attempt or experience
48We've got five interns at the moment, but he is way .....
49Choose the idiom that means: achieve a big success unexpectedly.
50Poor immigrants
51A win-win situation is when .....
52Sooner or later, you have to ..... the music and admit your mistake.
53The photographer screwed up the shot.
54To mess up or ruin something
55Complete the sentence!You're on the right track means you're .....
56What will happen if hot water pours into the cupboards?
57Good things come to those who wait
58Your days are numbered in this company.
59A result that is unclear and could go either way is a what?
60Choose the correct meaning of "break a leg"
61If I win the lottery tomorrow, I'll give away a lot of toys to poor children.