Cycle 1 - Rotation 2

Question 1

(NOUN)

Definition: done suddenly without allowing time for careful thought or preparation

Example: He always makes ____ decisions and never thinks about their consequences.

Answer 1

Answer: A snap decision

Example: He always makes SNAP DECISIONS and never thinks about their consequences.

Question 2

(IDIOM)

Definition: to make a quick decision or give an answer quickly.

Example: Sometimes in business, you have to think on your _____ .

Answer 2

Example: Sometimes in business, you have to think on your FEET.

Question 3

(ADJECTIVE)

Definition : very strong (related to an emotion)

Correct the error: If I have a lot of options, I sometimes find making a decision can be underwhelming.

Answer 3

OVERWHELMING

If I have a lot of options, I sometimes find making a decision can be OVERWHELMING.

Question 4

(ADJECTIVE)

Definition: used to describe a decision, event, or period of time that is very important because it can make something succeed or fail completely.

Example: Do you have to make a lot of ____ __ _____ decisions at work?

Answer 4

MAKE-OR-BREAK

Do you have to make a lot of MAKE-OR-BREAK decisions at work?

Question 5

(ADJECTIVE)

Definition : A decision with long-term implications

Example: The company is involved in some ____ - ______ negotiations with potential new clients.

Answer 5

HIGH-STAKES

The company is involved in some HIGH-STAKES negotiations with potential new clients.

Question 6

(IDIOM)

Definition: to be unable to decide about something

Spot the mistake: I am in half minds about buying a new TV, they are so expensive these days.

Answer 6

TO BE IN TWO MINDS

Example: I am in TWO MINDS about buying a new TV, they are so expensive these days.

Question 7

(IDIOM)

Definition: to trust your inner voice or intuitions.

Fix the error : It’s usually a good idea to trust your toes when making a big decision.

Answer 7

TO TRUST YOUR GUT

It’s usually a good idea TO TRUST YOUR GUT when making a big decision.

Question 8

(NOUN)

DEFINITION: to change your opinion about something or start to doubt it.

You’re not having second _________ about getting married, are you?

Answer 8

TO HAVE SECOND THOUGHTS

You’re not having SECOND THOUGHTS about getting married, are you?

Question 9

(NOUN)

MEANING: the state of being bored.

Fix the mistake: They started arguing because of their complete boring.

Answer 9

BOREDOM

They started arguing because of their complete BOREDOM

Question 10

(ADJECTIVE)

MEANING: interested in learning about people or things around you.

Example: Do you have a _________ mind?

Answer 10

CURIOUS

Do you have a CURIOUS mind?

Question 11

(IDIOM)

MEANING: To start thinking in a creative and lively way.

Example: The strange thing about lockdown was that it really got my creative _________ flowing.

Answer 11

To get one’s creative juices flowing

The strange thing about lockdown was that it really got my CREATIVE JUICES flowing.

Question 12

(IDIOM)

MEANING: To be continuously aware of something and to give it your regular attention.

Example: How Janet manages to ____ __ ___ __ all eight of those kids is really incredible.

Answer 12

To stay on top of something

How Janet manages to STAY ON TOP OF all eight of those kids is really incredible.

Question 13

(IDIOM)

DEFINITION: Active, alert, and focused.

Fix the error: The transmilenio is known for being dangerous, so be on your feet.

Answer 13

To be on your toes

The transmilenio is known for being dangerous, so be on your toes.

Question 14

(IDIOM)

DEFINITION: to give something less or little thought or attention…..to postpone or hold off on doing something.

You need to go to a doctor. You can’t put your health on the ____ ______ any longer!

Answer 14

to put something on the back burner

You need to go to a doctor. You can’t put your health on the BACK BURNER any longer!

Question 15

(IDIOM)

DEFINITION: If the____ is in someone’s _____, they have to do something before any progress can be made in a situation.

Fix the error: Whatever happens next is up to you - the space is in your court now.

Answer 15

If the ball is in someone’s court, they have to do something before any progress can be made in a situation.

Whatever happens next is up to you - the BALL is in your court now.

Question 16

(IDIOM)

MEANING : to improve a situation by doing something that someone else has not done or not completed.

Example . With our best player injured, other players have to ____ __ ___ _____.

Answer 16

TO PICK UP THE SLACK

With our best player injured, other players have to pick up the slack.

Question 17

(IDIOM)

MEANING: you have escaped from a difficult situation.

Fix the error: Juan’s agreed to go to the meeting in my place so that gets me off the charts.

Answer 17

OFF THE HOOK

John’s agreed to go to the meeting in my place so that gets me off the hook. (or ´so I am off the hook’)

Question 18

(NOUN)

MEANING: an important event in the development or history of something or in someone’s life.

Example: He felt that moving out of his parents’ home was a real _________ in his life.

Answer 18

MILESTONE

He felt that moving out of his parents’ home was a real MILESTONE in his life.

Question 19

(NOUN)

a large number of things waiting to be done OR things that you should have done before and must do now.

I was sick last week, so now I’ve got a huge _______ of work to do.

Answer 19

BACKLOG

I’ve got a huge BACKLOG of work to do.