Exploring Everyday Idioms and Their Meanings

What does the idiom 'hold your ground' signify?

• To maintain one's position despite challenges

• To physically hold something heavy

• To dig into the ground

• To stand still without moving

What is meant by 'burn the midnight oil'?

• To start a fire

• To waste resources

• To work or study late into the night

• To light a lamp at night

What does 'add fuel to fire' imply in a problematic situation?

• To extinguish a fire

• To calm a situation

• To worsen an already difficult situation

• To cook something over a fire

What does the expression 'burst into tears' mean?

• To laugh uncontrollably

• To jump into a pool

• To burst a balloon

• To suddenly start crying heavily

What does achieving 'with flying colors' indicate?

• Flying with colored flags

• Dressing colorfully

• Succeeding excellently in an endeavor

• Painting with vibrant colors

What does it mean to 'take one's breath away'?

• To run very fast

• To cause suffocation

• To breathe heavily

• To astound or greatly impress someone

What does the idiom 'fish in troubled waters' suggest?

• Fishing during a storm

• Trying to gain advantage from a chaotic situation

• Cleaning a fish tank

• Swimming in dangerous waters

What is the meaning of 'show one's true colors'?

• To paint something

• To display a flag

• To reveal one's true intentions or character

• To wear colorful clothing

What does 'on the pretense of' typically involve?

• Presenting a gift

• Making an excuse for something

• Making an honest statement

• Asking a direct question

What does 'pull the wool over one's eyes' mean?

• To wear a woolen mask

• To knit a sweater

• To cover something with wool

• To deceive or trick someone