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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.

That's the way!

That was incorrect.

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Back to the drawing board'

When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over.
The show has come to an end. It's all over.
Be optimistic, even difficult times will lead to better days.
Believe someone's statement, without proof.

Wonderful!

Nope, sorry. 😢

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Curiosity killed the cat'

Being inquisitive can lead you into an unpleasant situation.
To present a counter argument.
You are not very good at something. You could definitely not do it professionally.
Do not put all your resources in one possibility.

You've nailed it!

Nope, sorry. 😢

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Feel a bit under the weather'

Feeling slightly ill.
When something is done badly to save money.
When you complain about a loss from the past.
When someone finds it difficult to choose between two alternatives.

Sweet!

That was incorrect.

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Hit the nail on the head'

Do or say something exactly right.
Plans or hopes that have very little chances of happening.
To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting.
A very long time ago.

Absolutely right! 👍

Nope, sorry. 😢

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.

Excellent!

Doh! 🤬

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Once in a blue moon'

A method which clearly proves something.
Happens very rarely.
An event done to warn someone.
An important or a powerful person in a group or family.

Bravo!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Gift of the gab'

Someone who gets early in the morning.
An important day.
Talent of speaking, if someone has the gift of the gab, they speak in a persuasive and interesting way.
Someone loved very much.

Wonderful!

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Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Dragging its feet'

Delaying in decision, not showing enthusiasm.
Try too hard to please someone in a position of authority.
Belonging to high social class.
Extremely cold weather.

Impressive! 👍

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Fool's paradise'

Done in secret.
A false sense of happiness or success.
Impossible to understand.
Reduce the power of something.

Terrific! 🥳

Not quite.

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Jam on your face'

Something that will never happen.
Embarrassed or found guilty.
When people behave in a very secret manner.
To accidentally reveal a secret.

Was that too easy for you?

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Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Johnny on the spot'

Trying out every possibility to get a result.
When luck is against you.
A person who is always available; ready, willing, and able to do what needs to be done.
To not judge someone or something based solely on appearance.

Awesome!

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Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Make a bee line for'

Being constantly aware of the most recent developments.
Getting your things well organized.
To go directly towards something.
Putting up a plan or idea into action.

Stunning!

Doh! 🤬

Choose the correct meaning of this idiom: 'Take with a grain of salt'

Clever or expert way of doing something.
Don't delay in getting something done.
Being serious about what you announce.
Not to take what someone says too seriously.

That's the way!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

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.

Way to go!

Nope, sorry. 😢