Ex. 1 Do the match between idioms and definitions.
Definitions:
a. To remain firm and resolute in one's beliefs or decisions, even when faced
with opposition or criticism.
b. To avoid addressing a topic directly or honestly; to speak evasively.
c. To be uncertain or undecided; to be at a critical point where any outcome is
possible.
d. To focus on the essential details of a matter; to discuss something in a
practical and straightforward way.
e. To resolve or smooth over difficulties or problems; to eliminate
inconsistencies or disagreements.
f. To compel someone to take action before they are ready or willing to do so;
to put pressure on someone to make a decision.
g. It is now up to you to take action or make a decision; the responsibility for
the next move lies with you.
h. To reach a critical or decisive moment, especially near the end of a process
or event.
i. To formally agree to or commit to something by signing a document that
requires a signature.
j. At the last possible moment; just before it is too late.
Words:
1. stick to your guns
2. to get down to brass tacks
3. hang in the balance
4. iron out
5. to come down to the wire
6. to beat around the bush
7. force your hand
8. at the eleventh hour
9. to sign on the dotted line
10. the ball's in your court
Ответы
Ответ:
1. stick to your guns: a. To remain firm and resolute in one's beliefs or decisions, even when faced with opposition or criticism.
2. to get down to brass tacks: d. To focus on the essential details of a matter; to discuss something in a practical and straightforward way.
3. hang in the balance: c. To be uncertain or undecided; to be at a critical point where any outcome is possible.
4. iron out: e. To resolve or smooth over difficulties or problems; to eliminate inconsistencies or disagreements.
5. to come down to the wire: h. To reach a critical or decisive moment, especially near the end of a process or event.
6. to beat around the bush: b. To avoid addressing a topic directly or honestly; to speak evasively.
7. force your hand: f. To compel someone to take action before they are ready or willing to do so; to put pressure on someone to make a decision.
8. at the eleventh hour: j. At the last possible moment; just before it is too late.
9. to sign on the dotted line: i. To formally agree to or commit to something by signing a document that requires a signature.
10. the ball's in your court: g. It is now up to you to take action or make a decision; the responsibility for the next move lies with you.