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What does the idiom ‘get a slice of the pie’ mean?
ATo divide a task evenly
BTo receive a share of something, especially profits
CTo bake a dessert
DTo lose an opportunity
What does the idiom ‘back to the drawing board’ mean?
ATo draw a detailed plan
BTo finish a project successfully
CTo start over after a plan has failed
DTo ask someone else for help
What does the saying ‘cross that bridge when we come to it’ mean?
ATo solve a problem immediately
BTo avoid all future planning
CTo deal with a problem only when it actually arises, not before
DTo take unnecessary risks
What does the proverb ‘don’t count your chickens before they hatch’ mean?
ADon't assume success before it is actually certain
BPlan carefully before taking action
CAlways save resources for the future
DTake risks to achieve success
What does the idiom ‘the elephant in the room’ refer to?
AAn obvious problem or topic that everyone avoids discussing
BA surprising piece of good news
CA minor, unimportant detail
DA large, unexpected crowd
What does the idiom ‘face the music’ mean?
ATo avoid a difficult situation
BTo celebrate an achievement
CTo enjoy a concert
DTo accept the consequences of one's actions
What does it mean to ‘give someone the benefit of the doubt’?
ATo trust someone's claim or explanation even without solid proof
BTo assume someone is lying
CTo punish someone for a mistake
DTo ignore someone's explanation entirely
What does the idiom ‘hit the ground running’ mean?
ATo fail immediately at a new task
BTo start a new activity with energy and enthusiasm right away
CTo delay the start of a project
DTo injure oneself while running
What does the phrase ‘time flies’ mean?
ATime moves very slowly
BIt is time to leave
CTime passes very quickly, often surprisingly so
DTime cannot be measured
What does the idiom ‘cut corners’ mean?
ATo finish a task ahead of schedule
BTo do something in a cheaper or easier way, often sacrificing quality
CTo divide a task among several people
DTo take the longest possible route