Idioms and Phrases Exam Picks Part 3

Idioms and Phrases Exam Picks Part 3

#### Choose the idiom that correctly completes the sentence: "Don't count your chickens before _______." 1. [ ] incubating 2. [x] hatching 3. [ ] laying 4. [ ] cracking #### Choose the idiom that correctly completes the sentence: "We need to hit the ground running when we start this new project." 1. [x] Begin immediately and with great energy 2. [ ] Gather all necessary materials 3. [ ] Create a detailed plan 4. [ ] Consult with all team members #### Choose the idiom that correctly completes the sentence: "Don't let the cat out of the bag" 1. [x] Reveal a secret 2. [ ] Ignore a problem 3. [ ] Mislead someone 4. [ ] Cause a distraction #### Choose the idiom that correctly completes the sentence: "They were at odds with each other." 1. [x] In disagreement or conflict 2. [ ] Making progress together 3. [ ] Working at the same pace 4. [ ] Collaborating effectively #### Choose the idiom that correctly completes the sentence: "He's a loose cannon." 1. [x] Unpredictable and potentially dangerous 2. [ ] Careful and precise 3. [ ] Follows all rules 4. [ ] Highly competent #### Choose the idiom that correctly completes the sentence: "She's on the ball." 1. [x] Competent and efficient 2. [ ] Easily distracted 3. [ ] Disorganized 4. [ ] Slow-moving #### Choose the idiom that correctly completes the sentence: "They are cut from the same cloth." 1. [x] Similar in nature or behavior 2. [ ] Competitive 3. [ ] Dissimilar 4. [ ] Unrelated #### Choose the idiom that correctly completes the sentence: "I don't want to rain on your parade." 1. [x] Don't want to dampen your spirits 2. [ ] Agree with your opinion 3. [ ] Disagree with your opinion 4. [ ] Interrupt your plans