IDIOMS ABOUT NUMBERS

Question 1

TAKE FIVE

Answer 1

To take one brief rest period.

Ex: Let’s take five, everyone!

Question 2

ZERO IN ON

Answer 2

Focus one’s attention

Ex:

1. ‘they zeroed in on the clues he dropped about himself’
2. ‘To gain wisdom from life experiences, youngsters ought to receive training on zeroing in on their inherent talents.’

Question 3

IN SEVENTH HEAVEN

Answer 3

ecstatically happy

“After I was given my first camera I was in seventh heaven.”
“she was in seventh heaven when she received the acceptance letter to medical school.”

Question 4

ON CLOUD NINE

Answer 4

Extremely happy.

“‘I was on cloud nine once I had completed it’’