Learn Idioms #20

Question 1

brought about

Answer 1

make something happen, to cause to take place : effect.

Question 2

closed the book on

Answer 2

To stop something from continuing or developing.

Question 3

cut no ice with me

Answer 3

to not cause someone to change their opinion or decision:

mem: I’ve heard her excuses and they cut no ice with me

Question 4

to cut my teeth on

Answer 4

Get one’s first experience by doing, or learn early in life,

He cut his teeth on magazine editing

Question 5

carrot and stick

Answer 5

( method of persuasion) by both the offer of reward and the threat of punishment.

Question 6

grease his palm

Answer 6

to bribe someone

Question 7

pull strings

Answer 7

make use of one’s influence and contacts to gain an advantage unofficially or unfairly.

mem: using them as a puppet

Question 8

keep your head

Answer 8

remain calm…direct

Question 9

ran in the same groove

Answer 9

to move in harmony

Question 10

a bird’s eye view

Answer 10

elevated view of an object, with a perspective as though the observer were a bird, often used in the making of blueprints, floor plans, and maps

Question 11

build castles in the air

Answer 11

To make plans that have very little chance of happening

mem: thani la eludhuradhu :P
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