English Idioms and Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom to gird up one’s loins.
Prepare oneself for action
To run away being afraid
To fight bravely
Bravely face hardships
Prepare oneself for action
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B. pressure them
C. annoy them
D. trust them
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A. experienced
B. confident
C. ignorant
D. in charge
A “pain in the neck” means something is _____.
A. unusual
B. bothersome
C. difficult to see
D. knowledgeable
“Against the clock” means _____.
A. a new record
B. a test of speed or time
C. an impossible task
D. free time
“Under wraps” means _____.
A. in secret
B. with difficulty
C. in a small space
D. in scalability
To “be caught short” means _____.
A. to be in an embarrassing situation
B. to take a short sleep
C. not to have enough of something when needed
D. to get caught red handed doing something
To “veg out” means to _____.
A. get angry
B. get excited
C. relax
D. shout
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