Quiz on Commonly Used Expressions Set 27
1. “She’s very persuasive and knows how to __________.”
2. “He stayed calm and didn’t __________ during the interview.”
3. “I thought the meeting would be boring, but it __________.”
4. “We’re almost done with the preparations, so let’s __________.”
5. “The instructions weren’t clear; they __________.”
Answer Key with Meanings and Read Aloud
1. “Get her way” – “She’s very persuasive and knows how to get her way.”
Meaning: To achieve what one wants, often through persistence.
2. “Lose his cool” – “He stayed calm and didn’t lose his cool during the interview.”
Meaning: To remain calm and composed.
3. “Turned out to be quite engaging” – “I thought the meeting would be boring, but it turned out to be quite engaging.”
Meaning: To prove to be interesting and captivating.
4. “Cross the finish line” – “We’re almost done with the preparations, so let’s cross the finish line.”
Meaning: To complete a task or achieve a goal.
5. “Left much to be desired” – “The instructions weren’t clear; they left much to be desired.”
Meaning: To be insufficient or not satisfactory.
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