Idioms (Part 12)

Question 1

slip one’s mind

Answer 1

forget about something

Question 2

smell a rat

Answer 2

suspect that something is wrong

Question 3

speak volumes

Answer 3

be strong evidence of somebody’s feelings or merits

Question 4

spill the beans

Answer 4

reveal a secret/the facts

Question 5

stand in somebody’s way

Answer 5

prevent somebody from doing something

Question 6

stay clear of

Answer 6

avoid somebody/ something

Question 7

something comes in handy

Answer 7

be very useful/practical

Question 8

straight from the horse’s mouth

Answer 8

from the most direct source

Question 9

strike a chord

Answer 9

make somebody feel sympathy

Question 10

strike gold

Answer 10

come across something useful

Question 11

sweet tooth

Answer 11

enjoy eating sweet things

Question 12

take it easy

Answer 12

not work too hard/relax

Question 13

take one’s time

Answer 13

not to hurry

Question 14

take somebody for granted

Answer 14

not appreciate somebody

Question 15

take something into account

Answer 15

consider something

Question 16

take something on the chin

Answer 16

bravely accept criticism

Question 17

take something to heart

Answer 17

take personally/be influenced by

Question 18

take something with a pinch of salt

Answer 18

not believe something completely

Question 19

take the bull by the horns

Answer 19

deal with something boldly and directly

Question 20

take to one’s heels

Answer 20

run away