Idioms & Phrasal Verbs Flashcards

What does the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' mean?

Answer: To describe something exactly correctly

'Hit the nail on the head' means to describe or identify something with perfect accuracy.

Which meaning of 'take off' is used in: 'Her business really took off last year'?

Answer: To become very successful quickly

When used about a business or career, 'take off' means to become suddenly successful.

What does 'go over' mean in: 'Let's go over the instructions one more time'?

Answer: To review or examine carefully

'Go over' means to review or re-examine something in detail.

The idiom 'burn bridges' means to:

Answer: Permanently damage a relationship or opportunity

'Burn bridges' means to permanently ruin a relationship or close off future opportunities.

What does 'hold on' mean in: 'Hold on, I'll be right back'?

Answer: To wait for a moment

'Hold on' in this context means to wait briefly.

Which sentence uses 'turn down' to mean refuse?

Answer: She turned down the job offer because of the low salary.

'Turn down' can mean to reject or refuse an offer or request.

The idiom 'once in a blue moon' means:

Answer: Very rarely

'Once in a blue moon' means something that happens very infrequently or almost never.