Idioms & Phrases — Set 4

Correct Answer: B. Talk to someone at length

'Bend your ear' means to talk to someone for a long time, often about something important or personal. It suggests taking up someone's time and attention with conversation. The phrase implies a somewhat lengthy or intense discussion.

Correct Answer: B. Talk excessively to someone

'Talk the ear off' means to talk excessively to someone, especially when they might not want to listen. The phrase suggests someone talks so much they metaphorically talk your ear completely off. It's used to describe verbose or talkative people.

Correct Answer: B. Stay cheerful and brave despite difficulties

'Chin up' is an expression of encouragement meaning to stay cheerful and brave despite difficulties. It suggests maintaining dignity and confidence in tough situations. The phrase is used as positive reinforcement when someone is facing challenges.

Correct Answer: B. Not willing to share information

'Tight-lipped' means being unwilling to share information or talk about something. It describes someone who keeps secrets or refuses to discuss certain topics. The phrase suggests closed communication and reluctance to speak.

Correct Answer: B. Reveal secrets or tell the complete truth

'Spill your guts' means to reveal secrets or tell someone the complete truth about something. It's a colorful way of describing complete confession or revelation. The phrase suggests being very honest, sometimes to the point of over-sharing.

Correct Answer: B. Nervous or anxious feeling

'Butterflies in the stomach' describes the nervous or anxious feeling you get, particularly before important events. The fluttering sensation of butterflies is used to represent the physical sensation of nervousness. It's commonly used when describing anticipation or nervousness.

Correct Answer: A. Follow your instinct or intuition

'Go with your gut' means to follow your instinct or intuition rather than logical analysis. It suggests trusting your immediate feeling about something. The gut is used metaphorically as the source of intuitive knowledge and feelings.

Correct Answer: B. Have courage or bravery

'Have guts' means to have courage, bravery, or determination. It describes someone who is willing to take risks or face challenges. The phrase is often used to praise someone's courage in difficult situations.

Correct Answer: B. Feel disgusted or deeply upset

'Sick to your stomach' means to feel disgusted or deeply upset about something. While it can refer to literal nausea, it often describes emotional disgust. The phrase suggests being so disturbed by something that you feel physical revulsion.

Correct Answer: B. Feeling extremely angry

'Blood boiling' describes feeling extremely angry or furious about something. The heating of blood is metaphorically used to represent intense anger. The phrase suggests being so angry that you lose calm and composure.