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Idioms Related To Success FailureSet 3

1To happen as planned, or to succeed:

2Which person is pioneering something?

3I have always come off second best in contests. What does come off second best mean?

4"Wow, you've already finished your assignments? They aren't due until next week, you're really on the ..... I wish I could be more organized."

5When laid down rules are followed without cheating or resulting to dubious means, it is known as .....

6After having tons of fun at Family Fun Night, winning the bike was the icing on the cake. Winning the bike was .....

7"To nip something in the bud"

8Which statement captures a real breakthrough in a smartphone launch?

9What does "to be a step forward" mean?

10We tried to contact the supplier but he ..... at the last minute.

11Make a sentence using 'the end is in sight'.

12The political party fielded a businessman from the prestigious seat in the national capital, but he lost. They clearly backed the wrong .....

13My laptop was not working well yesterday it .....

14There wasn't much time to waste and in order to secure a place, you had to be uick off the mark.A. ready in the queue B. aware in the queue C. be first in the queue D. be along in the queue

15It ain't over till the fat lady sings

16Who popularised the idiom 'jump the shark'?

17Which idiom means quickly doing things results in a poor ending?

18If you write a lot, you will have your writing

19At the end of a lengthy police investigation he emerged as sueaky clean.A. totally clean B. totally free C. totally tired D. totally innocent

20What is the term for a sudden or severe decline in performance or mood?

21Which phrase means "to make progress or improve a situation"?

22Algernon beats Charlie at .....

23Which idiom suggests that every difficult situation has a positive aspect?

24Fill in the blank with an appropriate word: The sales had started and the ..... hunters were out in force.

25"It was a piece of cake"What does it mean?

26He has ..... for learning languages.

27Sammy ..... yesterday when someone asked him a question. He seemed to be absent minded

28Sb get away with cheating

29Mr. Steven's new truck is a big White Elephant that his wife hates.

30What does the idiom 'Bang up job' mean?

31My aunt ..... of the inheritance.

32The road were busy as we drove out of town, but after that it was ..... (Synonym of "easy" .)

33You can count on me. I won't fail you.Meaning:

34My teacher didn't like my speech idea so ..... with planning.

35There is a shortage of people choosing this career and they need more.

36To strive or aim to achieve a particular action or outcome.

37How did he choose to solve problems in society? What did he almost always preach about?

38What does 'face legal challenges' imply?

39Winning the competition was such a unique experience; it happens only .....

40Spelling is Tommy's Achilles' heel; he struggles with it all the time.

41If you 'get your walking papers,' you:

42Sarah believes that ..... because good things usually come after every challenging situation.A) Saving for a rainy dayB) Into every life, a little rain must fallC) Let bygones be bygonesD) Every cloud has a silver lining

43Let off the hook

44To win laurels

45IDIOMS-"Hang in there"There is still hope. Hang in there, my friend.

46Choose the word or phrases which best complete the sentence:It is difficult to know who's ..... in the matter. Perhaps we're all to blame.

47Which situation best describes a rocky start to a new job?

48Choose the correct meaning of the idiom "a piece of cake" :

49The new tax hit snags when applied

50What does "a one-size-fits-all curriculum '' mean?

51"Begin with the end in mind" means:

52What is the non literal meaning of the phrase, "This is a piece of cake." I studied for the test and it was a piece of cake.

53A person who doesn't win the competition but comes second is

54The president's been inconsistent in his decisions. The president's

55To carry off the bell means:

56I've been a bus driver for seven years, so I'm an old hand at this.

57Find your feet:

58A golden age is

59A colleague says during a meeting, "Meeting this year's budget guidelines will be easier said thandone." The colleague has used jargon.

60Well., as they say all good things come to an .....

61What does the phrase "Top flight" mean?