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Idioms Related To Success FailureSet 32

1I tried everything but I still can't do it ..... I'm .....
2Which idiom means:Give up or accept defeat.
3His suggestion ..... in the meeting; no one supported it.
4Choose the meaning of the phrase keep/stay etc a jump ahead.
5A one-size-fits-all approach in organizations results in:
6To "fall behind" means to ..... A) not keep up B) hurt yourselfC) get angry
7You will not have the same opportunity
8I'm afraid that my poor old car has finally breathed its last.A. stopped working B. stopped trying C. stopped flying D. stopped turning
9After 9 months of being ....., Rory eventually got a new job in Boston.
10What well-known phrase is represented here? SPIEKY
11A fair competition where no side has an advantage is a:
12Which idiom means you lack evidence to support your claim?
13In many ways, recent developments in AI are a real ..... they will have a huge impact.
14Ever heard the saying "Bite off more than you can chew"? What does it really mean?
15She got 100 percent on the exam and the other students were below 70 percent. She's head and shoulders above the rest.
16Choose the correct option. "If something or someone lives up to a particular standard or promise, they do as well as they were expected to, do what they promised etc."
17What does 'keep a sense of proportion' mean?
18An ideal situation
19Kieran had lost all his money gambling. He is now .....
20A golden opportunity-?
21It is a work of entertainment-typically used to describe a feature film, but also other media-that is highly popular and financially successful.
22My grandma had to ..... hard moments during her life.
23What did Bessie Coleman prove by earning her pilot's license?
24Choose the correct idiom meaning "to stop trying because it's too difficult":
25Frank was fired from his job but it was ..... because he opened his own business afterwards.
26Don't make plans based on events that haven't happened.
27Match each idiom to its meaning. The phrase "drop the ball" corresponds to which meaning?
28Choose the best option to complete the sentence: He promised me an Oxford dictionary and to my great joy, he ..... his word.
29My ..... was finding a job straight away after finishing my design course.
30I can't hang out with you today because I ..... -I need to study for my big test tomorrow.
31A formidable adversary is one that .....
32So far so good. Means, thing are going well so far.
33What does the phrase "get back on one's feet" mean?
34If someone is "back to square one," what should they do next?
35"After the client rejected the proposal, we were back to square one." This means .....
36Have to deal with a difficult situation:
37I still don't want him to go, but maybe it's for the best.Choose the meaning of the phrase be for the best.
38To be successful in our industry, we need staff who think outside the box.
39Corruption happens when people don't .....
40No hay que vender la piel del oso (antes de cazarlo).
41After losing the match, the team trained harder to ..... stronger next season.
42To be "ahead of the curve" means
43If someone is "back to square one," what has happened?
44Meaning: To take a big risk or decisive step.
45"Break a ..... Sam, I'm sure your performance will be great."
46Analyze the effect of using the phrase "Achilles heel" in the sentence "Chocolate cake is my Achilles heel." (DoK 3)
47What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?Don't change horses in midstream.
48It was clear that Charles was no ..... for his opponent in the chess competition.
49Failing to submit the proposal on time was ..... for Tom.
50A way of saying that something will never happen.
51Choose the idiom meaning to act cleverly and use opportunity well.
52Mario wanted to rewrite his report, but he had bigger fish to fry.What does the idiom mean in this sentence?
53Instructions: Choose the correct idiom from the box to complete the sentence. Use each idiom as needed. Complete the sentence: Losing that match was ..... because it motivated me to train harder.
54The congress came off with flying colours in the election. What does come off with flying colours mean?
55Video games companies are always on the ..... edge in terms of the graphics.
56Someone is going to have to take responsibility for this disaster. Who is going to .....?
57Ashim was running late for the bus. He arrived ..... before the doors closed.
58Something that will never happen.
59What do you think this idiom means?"It's not over 'til the fat lady sings."
60It will take a long time to ..... after such a devastating loss.
61A classroom of 20 four-year-old kids can quickly get out of hand. What is the meaning of "get out of hand"?