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Idioms Usage In Sentence ContextSet 5

1"We'll cross that bridge when we get there", the following is an example of ..... (Rem).
2[Idioms and phrases]The newly elected president promises to ..... poor families ..... better social services and health care.
3Idioms are phrases not to be taken literally, like metaphors, which of these is NOT an idiom?
4What is the challenge of translating idioms with no direct equivalent?
5Strong views and humour were ..... of our home life.
6Why are idioms particularly problematic in translation?
7The current ..... in the housing market suggests that property prices will continue to rise.
8What is a key feature of idiomatic translation?
9Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word.He wishes he could ..... to winter vacation so he could skip final exams.
10My brother meets his old school friends .....
11Why is it important to understand idioms?
12Mori learnt to carve ..... out of coconuts.
13Common expressions that are not literal and are used by certain groups of people
14The new Martin Scorsese film is out at the cinema. A film that comes out that I really enjoy and want to see happens ....., so I'll definitely go and see it.
15My teacher expects us to write our papers rather than type them on the computer. She is .....
16Choose the correct word that completes the sentence. It is very difficult to ..... the exact meaning of an idiom in a foreign language.
17Finish he idiom:"a level playing ..... "
18Does this sentence make sense?Football is my cup of tea because I'm nuts about it.
19"Stand my ground" in Indonesia is translated into .....
20Kai, Evelyn, and Avery are playing a game where they have to spot idioms! Which of the following sentences is an example of an idiom?
21Working with idioms/illustrations ELL student
22Which should you avoid in essays?
23Before making any decisions, it's essential to ..... the available options.
24Not intentionally
25My sister really enjoys acting as a hobby, but she doesn't want to do it for a (n) ..... a.survival b.occupation c.living d. existence
26Which method of translating idioms is considered a significant translational error?
27I've been working so hard lately that I am really ..... a relaxing holidays by the sea.
28A smooth, modern, attractive appearance
29You don't have to give me a decision now. ....., and let me know in a few days.
30Idioms do not accept such variation as .....
31Insightful glimpse (phr)
32Idioms often .....
33Are idioms important?
34Picture this: Rohan is sharing a hilarious story with his friends Aiden, Abigail, and Grace. In the midst of his tale, he mentions a moment where he just couldn't keep his balance and "fell over". What do you think is the closest meaning of "fall over" in this funny context?
35Idioms don't always make sense literally; you'll need to familiarize yourself with the meaning andusage of each idiom.
36Word-for-word translation is ideal for idioms.
37Choose the idiom which best completes this sentence:Mr. Crean ..... when he discovered that the students completed no work when he was at a meeting. Victor told Mr. Crean, "You need to relax," but that didn't help the situation, sadly.
38What would happen if you substituted one word in an idiom for another ..... like if you said, "knock someone's shoes off" instead of "socks? "
39Wait! I have a ..... Let's add .....
40When do we use Idioms and Phrases?
41Which is a key feature of idioms according to Baker?
42Which of the following phrases has a literal meaning:
43The word "lashed" in the 5$^{th}$ stanza suggests that the ocean is being .....
44We traveled to a small village that was completely .....
45Idioms is needed when we write informal letter.
46I like watching ..... at Bonfire Festival.
47Yasmin's ambition is to be a doctor. In order to achieve her dream, she starts preparing and studying hard now.
48What does idiomatic translation aim to achieve?
49Theories about ancient voyages divide archaeologists. The phrase divide sb is closest to:
50Complete the sentence with the most precise idiom: After spilling coffee on stage, the comedian tried to ..... and continue the show.
51Which will best complete this sentence?Instead of blaming Owen for the mistake that he has done, please don't ..... He already felt bad about it.
52Identify the sentence that does NOT contain an IDIOM.
53Tom has a credit card charging 18% interest and has found a card which charges 9%. He would be wise to transfer his balance to the lower card if all other fees are equal
54Which factor most influences the choice of idiom translation strategy?
55Apartments for hire are ..... in this part of town.
56What is the meaning of the idiom in the sentence below?I've got a busy day tomorrow, so I think I'll hit the sack.
57When Mr. Spendthrift ran out of money, he ..... his mother for help.
58Have a ..... up your sleeve
59After coronavirus is over, I can't wait to ..... with my friends.
60None of us remembered our umbrella so ..... as we ran to the station.
61Idioms are always good to use in dialogue.