Question

18 3 * Match the underlined idioms to their meaning. 1 2 3 4 5 Her boss didn't mince words and told her that she was fired. Aina stood around making small talk about the weather. Zhanar has to learn to hold her tongue and not upset people. Someone spilled the beans about her friend's surprise party. Dias has the gift of the gab and could easily convince us that he was right. a to not say something b to reveal a secret prematurely to say what you mean directly d to talk about things that are c unimportant e to be able to persuade people

Answer 1

1. Her boss didn't mince words and told her that she was fired. Meaning: to speak bluntly and directly without sugarcoating or using euphemisms.

2. Aina stood around making small talk about the weather. Meaning: to engage in casual and trivial conversation, typically about unimportant topics.

3. Zhanar has to learn to hold her tongue and not upset people. Meaning: to refrain from speaking or expressing one's opinions or emotions in order to avoid offending or causing trouble.

4. Someone spilled the beans about her friend's surprise party. Meaning: to reveal a secret prematurely or unintentionally.

5. Dias has the gift of the gab and could easily convince us that he was right. Meaning: to have a talent or ability to speak fluently and persuasively, often in a convincing or charming manner.