Meaning of Phrases Quiz

What does "fight your corner" mean?

• Avoid an argument

• Defend your position

• Surrender

• Ignore the problem

What does "deceptively" mean?

• In a way that misleads or hides the truth

• Honestly

• Openly

• Clearly

What does "for want of a better word" mean?

• Because there is no better word

• Due to lack of understanding

• Forgetting a word

• Searching for a perfect word

What does "get something off your chest" mean?

• To reveal a secret

• To stay silent

• To argue

• To suppress emotions

What does "go back on your word" mean?

• To repeat yourself

• To break a promise

• To explain yourself again

• To make a new promise

What does "have a way with words" mean?

• To be a good speaker or writer

• To mislead people

• To confuse others

• To be at a loss for words

What does "have the last word" mean?

• To speak first

• To finish an argument by having the final say

• To repeat yourself

• To interrupt someone

What does "hold back" mean?

• To refrain from showing or doing something

• To express yourself freely

• To move forward

• To forget something

What does "in a word" mean?

• In conclusion

• To sum up briefly

• To talk in detail

• To speak endlessly

What does "put into words" mean?

• To speak clearly

• To express an idea verbally

• To write something down

• To remain silent