Quiz on Commonly Used Expressions Set 22
1. “After much deliberation, they decided to __________.”
2. “Her response came completely __________.”
3. “They had a disagreement, but they decided to __________.”
4. “I can’t trust him; he tends to __________.”
5. “We need to make a decision quickly, so let’s __________.”
Answer Key with Meanings and Read Aloud
1. “Take the plunge” – “After much deliberation, they decided to take the plunge.”
Meaning: To commit to a risky or significant decision.
2. “Out of the blue” – “Her response came completely out of the blue.”
Meaning: Unexpectedly or without warning.
3. “Bury the hatchet” – “They had a disagreement, but they decided to bury the hatchet.”
Meaning: To reconcile or end a conflict.
4. “Bend the truth” – “I can’t trust him; he tends to bend the truth.”
Meaning: To slightly alter or distort the truth.
5. “Call the shots” – “We need to make a decision quickly, so let’s call the shots.”
Meaning: To make the decisions or take control in a situation.
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