1. “To save time, we need to __________.”
2. “He finally __________ and apologized for his behavior.”
3. “I tried to warn her, but it __________.”
4. “We need to __________ before we present our plan.”
5. “That explanation doesn’t __________.”
Answer Key with Meanings and Read Aloud
1. “Cut to the chase” – “To save time, we need to cut to the chase.”
Meaning: To get to the point or main idea quickly.
2. “Bit the bullet” – “He finally bit the bullet and apologized for his behavior.”
Meaning: To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage.
3. “Fell on deaf ears” – “I tried to warn her, but it fell on deaf ears.”
Meaning: To be ignored or not listened to.
4. “Iron out the details” – “We need to iron out the details before we present our plan.”
Meaning: To resolve or fix small problems or details.
5. “Add up” – “That explanation doesn’t add up.”
Meaning: To make sense or be logical.
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