Chapter2

Question 1

To be in the driving seat

Answer 1

Be in control of the situation

Question 2

Wait for the dust to settle

Answer 2

Metaphorical meaning: wait for an unsettled situation to become calm

they’ve decided to wait for the dust to settle.

Question 3

To be on the right track

Answer 3

Metaphorical meaning: acting in a way that will bring a desired result.

I’m sure we’re on the right track.

Question 4

On the ropes

Answer 4

INF having serious problems and likely to fail

The minister is on the ropes now.

Question 5

In a tight corner/spot

Answer 5

INF in a difficult situation

The boss found himself in a tight corner.

Question 6

Play your cards close to your chest

Answer 6

Keep your plans or ideas secret

She plays her cards close to her chest.

Question 7

Have got something up your sleeve

Answer 7

Have a plan or idea you will keep secret until needed

I think he’s got something up his sleeve.

Question 8

Strike while the iron is hot

Answer 8

Strike = hit

Make use of an opportunity immediately because now is the best time to do it.

Question 9

Have a chip on your shoulder

Answer 9

Be sensitive about or feel offended by sth, as a result of sth that happened in your past

That boy has a chip on his shoulder about his height. I don’t know why it bothers him.

Question 10

To be on the same wavelength

Answer 10

Think in a similar way

Question 11

I let my hear rule my head.

Answer 11

XD