Expressions

Question 1

What does “uphill battle” mean?

Answer 1

something that is very difficult to do and needs a lot of effort and determination

Question 2

What does “miss the boat” mean?

Answer 2

to fail to take an opportunity that will give you an advantage

Question 3

What does “last resort” mean?

Answer 3

something done only if nothing else works

Question 4

What does “roll with the punches” mean?

Answer 4

to be able to deal with a series of difficult situations

Question 5

What does “hands are tied” mean?

Answer 5

used to say that someone is unable to act freely because something (such as a rule or law) prevents it.

Question 6

What does “the future looks bright” mean?

Answer 6

When someone or something has a promising (successful) future

Question 7

What does “take a rain check” mean?

Answer 7

Used to tell someone that you cannot accept an invitation now but would like to do so at a later time

Question 8

What does “for the forseeable future” mean?

Answer 8

as far into the future as you can imagine or plan for