ESL #4

Question 1

to move without control at a very high speed toward a specific palce, especially in a vehicle

Answer 1

to careen

Question 2

to become good at something; to learn to do something that is difficult or tricky

Answer 2

to get the hang of (something)

Question 3

to exaggerate; to say something that isn’t true while trying to make one appear better than one actually is

Answer 3

to blow smoke

Question 4

to be very bold in doing something that is rude, arrogant, or inappropriate

Answer 4

to have the nerve

Question 5

a phrase used when one is making a suggestion, especially changing what another person has just proposed

Answer 5

make it

Question 6

a phrase used to show that one agrees to and accepts what another person has proposed, especially when it is a challenge or an opportunity to compete

Answer 6

you’re on

Question 7

just like other people; a phrase used to emphasize that one’s preferences or behaviors are normal

Answer 7

as much as the next guy

Question 8

to be in control of another person, especially controlling what that person does, with whom, and when, so that the other person feels the need to report to that person

Answer 8

to own (someone)

Question 9

wanting to have something only for oneself and not being willing to share it with others

Answer 9

possessive

Question 10

to be very assertive and strong, clearly indicating the limit of something or clearly stating that something will not be tolerated

Answer 10

to put (one’s) foot down

Question 11

wanting to be very close to another person, even when it makes the other person annoyed or comfortable; not able to be alone and away from someone

Answer 11

clingy

Question 12

even; in a particular way, especially when referring to a small or inconsequential amount of something

Answer 12

so much as

Question 13

to do or say something to help another person feel more comfortable or confident

Answer 13

to reassure

Question 14

to check in with someone periodically; to provide an update to another person so that he or she can monitor progress and be aware of what is happening

Answer 14

to report in

Question 15

where one is; one’s location

Answer 15

whereabouts

Question 16

kind, caring, considerate, and attractive, often used to talk about little children and women

Answer 16

sweet

Question 17

a team at a school that allows any student who wants to play to participate and the game or sport is played for fun

Answer 17

intramural team

Question 18

a low structure with flat sides and top that rests on the ground that makes a race more difficult because runners must jump over it while running

Answer 18

hurdle

Question 19

happening after someone’s death

Answer 19

posthumously

Question 20

when a member of the military leaves work or takes time off without getting permission from his or her boss

Answer 20

absent without leave

Question 21

the crime of spying on and learning about a country’s secrets and then telling those secrets to another country

Answer 21

espionage

Question 22

in the military, punishment for a crime that is given by someone who is not a judge and not in a court

Answer 22

non-judicial punishment

Question 23

a legal action against someone serving in the military that requires appearing in court for a crime he or she is accused of committing

Answer 23

court martial

Question 24

to add money or credits to a pre-paid cell phone account in order to continue using its services

Answer 24

to top-up

Question 25

an official procedure, important task, or activity that is required for the sake of formality or is required by the rules or regulations

Answer 25

matter of form

Question 26

something to think about

Answer 26

a food for thought

Question 27

an unofficial barrier to advancement within an organization

Answer 27

a glass ceiling

Question 28

regularly, smoothly

Answer 28

like clockwork

Question 29

pay the costs associated with something

Answer 29

to foot the bill

Question 30

to avoid coming to the important point, to speak or write in a rambling way

Answer 30

to beat around the bush

Question 31

to walk confidently, to seem to be cheerful

Answer 31

with a spring in the step