UNIT 1

Question 1

turn one’s attention/thoughts to sth

Answer 1

start to concentrate on

Question 2

turn sth to one’s advantage

Answer 2

make a situation favour oneself

Question 3

turn one’s nose up at sth

Answer 3

express contempt for, reject

Question 4

turn one’s back on

Answer 4

abandon, ignore

Question 5

bring in a verdict (against sb)

Answer 5

give a decision at the end of a trial

Question 6

bring sb/st to its knees

Answer 6

defeat, ruin

Question 7

bring sb to their senses

Answer 7

make sb see reason

Question 8

bring sb down to earth

Answer 8

make sb see thing realistically

Question 9

bring sb down a peg or two

Answer 9

make sb realise that they are not as important as they think they are

Question 10

bring sth (out) into the open

Answer 10

reveal publicly

Question 11

Gutter press

Answer 11

Refers to newspapers or media outlets that focus on sensational and often scandalous stories, particularly about the private lives of public figures

Question 12

Blind devotion

Answer 12

A strong, unwavering commitment or loyalty to someone or something, often without questioning or considering its faults

Question 13

Sound asleep

Answer 13

A phrase used to describe someone who is sleeping deeply and undisturbed

Question 14

Summit conference

Answer 14

A formal meeting between heads of government or important leaders to discuss major issues, often related to politics or international affairs

Question 15

Bite the dust

Answer 15

to die, fail, or come to an end

Question 16

Throw in the sponge

Answer 16

to give up, admit defeat, or abandon an effort

Question 17

mop one’s brow

Answer 17

to wipe sweat off one’s forehead

Question 18

Wash one’s hands of something

Answer 18

To refuse responsibility for something or to distance oneself from a situation, often implying that one no longer wants to be involved

Question 19

Home and dry

Answer 19

To have successfully completed something or to be certain of success

Question 20

Be on top of something

Answer 20

To be in control of a situation or fully informed about it

Question 21

Find one’s feet

Answer 21

To become comfortable and confident in a new situation or environment

Question 22

Spread one’s wings

Answer 22

To become more independent or explore new opportunities, often for the first time

Question 23

Come into one’s own

Answer 23

To reach full potential, gain recognition, or become successful in a particular situation

Question 24

Give a good account of oneself

Answer 24

To perform well or behave admirably, especially in a challenging situation

Question 25

Take it into one's head

Answer 25

To suddenly decide to do something, often impulsively or unexpectedly

Question 26

Clinch it (for sb)

Answer 26

To make a final decision or settle a matter, often after much thought or discussion

Question 27

The ball is in sb's court

Answer 27

To have the responsibility to take action or make a decision after others have done their part

Question 28

Come down in favour of

Answer 28

To officially support or decide in favor of something or someone

Question 29

Keep one's options open

Answer 29

To avoid making a final decision so that one still has choices in the future

Question 30

Go over one's head

Answer 30

To bypass someone in authority or to be too difficult for someone to understand

Question 31

Lose the hang of something

Answer 31

To forget how to do something or lose skill in it after not practicing

Question 32

Not have it in one

Answer 32

To lack the ability or character to do something

Question 33

Be all fingers and thumbs

Answer 33

To be clumsy or awkward with one's hand

Question 34

Can't teach an old dog new tricks

Answer 34

A saying that means it's difficult to change someone's habits or teach them new skills, especially as they get older

Question 35

on account of

Answer 35

because of

Question 36

Come to a head

Answer 36

Refers to a situation reaching a critical point where action must be taken

Question 37

Find favour in something

Answer 37

to gain approval or support

Question 38

At the top of something

Answer 38

being in a leading position or performing at one's best

Question 39

Jump to attention

Answer 39

to react quickly and stand alert, often in response to authority

Question 40

Lose out on

Answer 40

to miss an opportunity or fail to benefit from something

Question 41

Talk far into something

Answer 41

to discuss something deeply or extensively

Question 42

As dry as dust

Answer 42

extremely dull or boring

Question 43

Come into your own

Answer 43

To reach full potential or gain recognition, often in a situation where one's skills or abilities shine

Question 44

Keep your hand in

Answer 44

To continue practicing a skill so that one does not lose proficiency

Question 45

Keep your chin up

Answer 45

To stay positive and confident despite difficulties or setbacks

Question 46

Have a word

Answer 46

To speak briefly with someone, often to give advice or discuss something important

Question 47

Send someone on a wild goose chase

Answer 47

To send someone on a pointless or futile search, often for something that does not exist

Question 48

Bite someone's head off

Answer 48

To respond angrily or harshly, often without good reason

Question 49

Opulent

Answer 49

Luxurious, lavish, and wealthy in appearance or lifestyle

Question 50

Grandeur

Answer 50

Magnificence, impressiveness, or high status, often associated with beauty or power