71. Idioms C2

What does it mean to deliver a speech 'off the cuff'?

• With a lot of gestures

• In a foreign language

• Without any preparation

• With a written script

What does it mean to have 'your heart in your mouth'?

• Feeling very calm

• Feeling very happy

• Feeling very hungry

• Feeling very scared/nervous

When is a torch comes in handy? (ser útil)

• In a swimming pool

• During a power outage

• At a concert

• At a party

What does it mean to 'flog a dead horse'?

• To train a horse

• To ride a horse

• To waste time on a hopeless issue

• To encourage someone

What needs to be addressed before the violence at football matches gets out of hand?

• The security measures

• The food options

• The ticket prices

• The weather conditions

What does it mean to 'get the hang of' something?

• To understand and master something

• To give up on something

• To ignore something

• To dislike something

What does it mean to 'take it to heart'?

• To be indifferent

• To be deeply affected by something

• To not care about something

• To be happy about something

What does it mean to be a 'dark horse'?

• A horse that is fast

• Someone who is mysterious and unexpected

• A horse that is black in color

• Someone who is always happy

What does it mean to 'strike gold'?

• To lose money

• To win a game

• To hit someone

• To find a treasure

What does "to have so much time on his hand" mean?

• To have a lot of time on his head
• To have so much time

• To have a lot of time in his pocket
• To have a lot of free time available.