Idioms and Phrases - Practice Set - 11

1. A hot potato.

1. A dish to relish when it is hot
2. A very important person in a gathering
3. An issue which is disputed, and catching the attention of people
4. A way of thinking what someone is thinking

2. You snooze, you lose.

1. Don’t take it lightly
2. Don’t be over-enthusiastic
3. Don’t hesitate to do it
4. Don’t be pessimistic

3. I don’t buy it.

1. I don’t believe it
2. I have no money
3. I summarize it
4. I don’t need it

4. My two cents.

1. My money
2. My opinion
3. My decision
4. My explanation

5. Out of the blue.

1. Undoubtedly
2. Unexpectedly
3. Unbelievably
4. Unconcerned

6. What a small world.

1. What a coincidence
2. What a challenging task
3. What a narrow space
4. What a beautiful place

7. Down the road.

1. In future
2. In the past
3. At present
4. No particular time

8. Raising eyebrows.

1. To show surprise
2. Criticize
3. Support
4. Instruct

9. Step up the plate.

1. Take control
2. Take a job
3. Take a responsibility
4. Take an opportunity

10. The Holy Grail.

1. The pious place of worship
2. An important object or goal
3. A very important place
4. Someone’s destination of life