Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Cross that bridge when you come to it'
To waste time here and there.
Deal with a problem if and when it becomes necessary, not before.
Actions or communications need more than one person.
Come to the point - leave out details.
Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Back to the drawing board'
The show has come to an end. It's all over.
When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over.
Believe someone's statement, without proof.
Be optimistic, even difficult times will lead to better days.
Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Curiosity killed the cat'
Being inquisitive can lead you into an unpleasant situation.
Do not put all your resources in one possibility.
You are not very good at something. You could definitely not do it professionally.
To present a counter argument.
Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Feel a bit under the weather'
When something is done badly to save money.
Feeling slightly ill.
When someone finds it difficult to choose between two alternatives.
When you complain about a loss from the past.
Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Hit the nail on the head'
Plans or hopes that have very little chances of happening.
Do or say something exactly right.
To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting.
A very long time ago.
Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Jump on the bandwagon'
To solve two problems at once.
Decision that is made at the last possible minute.
Join a popular trend or activity.
When the punishment equals the crime.
Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Once in a blue moon'
Happens very rarely.
A method which clearly proves something.
An important or a powerful person in a group or family.
An event done to warn someone.
Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Gift of the gab'
An important day.
Talent of speaking, if someone has the gift of the gab, they speak in a persuasive and interesting way.
Someone who gets early in the morning.
Someone loved very much.
Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Dragging its feet'
Delaying in decision, not showing enthusiasm.
Belonging to high social class.
Try too hard to please someone in a position of authority.
Extremely cold weather.
Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Fool's paradise'
Reduce the power of something.
A false sense of happiness or success.
Done in secret.
Impossible to understand.
Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Jam on your face'
Something that will never happen.
When people behave in a very secret manner.
To accidentally reveal a secret.
Embarrassed or found guilty.
Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Johnny on the spot'
When luck is against you.
A person who is always available; ready, willing, and able to do what needs to be done.
Trying out every possibility to get a result.
To not judge someone or something based solely on appearance.
Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Make a bee line for'
Getting your things well organized.
To go directly towards something.
Putting up a plan or idea into action.
Being constantly aware of the most recent developments.
Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Take with a grain of salt'
Being serious about what you announce.
Don't delay in getting something done.
Not to take what someone says too seriously.
Clever or expert way of doing something.
Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Whole nine yards'
Spending a lot of time and energy doing a lot of things but actually achieving too little.
Desirable position which is well-paid and considered relatively easy .
Examining a group of people and deciding their suitability
Everything. All of it.
Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Not playing with a full deck'
Be happy when a person leaves.
Delaying in decision, not showing enthusiasm.
Rating something higher on your priority list to achieve the desired result.
Someone who lacks intelligence.
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