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Court Interpreter Written Exam - Idioms & Slangs UPDATED Questions And Verified Answers
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Question 1 What does the idiom "break the ice" mean? A. To shatter something frozen B. To ease tension or start a conversation C. To avoid a serious discussion D. To cause a disagreement Answer: B. To ease tension or start a conversation Question 2
What does the idiom "cut corners" mean? A. To take shortcuts that result in poor work B. To carefully calculate measurements C. To change direction abruptly D. To avoid sharp edges Answer: A. To take shortcuts that result in poor work Question 3 What does the idiom "spill the beans" mean? A. To make a mess B. To reveal a secret C. To cook improperly D. To waste food Answer: B. To reveal a secret Slang Section Question 4 What does the slang term "hit the books" mean? A. To start studying B. To throw books around C. To write notes D. To go to the library Answer: A. To start studying Question 5 What does the slang term "a dime a dozen" mean? A. Very expensive B. Common and inexpensive C. Difficult to find
What does the idiom "burn the midnight oil" mean? A. To work late into the night B. To waste resources C. To cause an accident in the dark D. To avoid sleeping Answer: A. To work late into the night Question 10 What does the idiom "hit the nail on the head" mean? A. To make a mistake B. To find a perfect solution or answer C. To hurt someone with a tool D. To strike at the wrong time Answer: B. To find a perfect solution or answer Question 11 What does the idiom "under the weather" mean? A. To feel unwell or sick B. To be caught in the rain C. To be unaware of the forecast D. To enjoy a sunny day Answer: A. To feel unwell or sick Question 12 What does the idiom "pull someone's leg" mean? A. To tease or joke with someone B. To physically harm someone C. To drag someone along D. To help someone walk
Answer: A. To tease or joke with someone Slang Section Question 13 What does the slang term "throw in the towel" mean? A. To admit defeat B. To dry yourself after swimming C. To cause an argument D. To make a generous offer Answer: A. To admit defeat Question 14 What does the slang "cold feet" mean? A. To feel nervous or hesitant about something B. To have a temperature drop C. To ignore someone intentionally D. To walk barefoot Answer: A. To feel nervous or hesitant about something Question 15 What does the slang "in hot water" mean? A. To be in trouble or a difficult situation B. To relax in a hot tub C. To deal with boiling water D. To drink something hot Answer: A. To be in trouble or a difficult situation Question 16
Answer: B. To agree or have the same understanding Question 20 What does the idiom "beat around the bush" mean? A. To avoid talking directly about something B. To search for something in nature C. To take a long time to decide D. To waste time Answer: A. To avoid talking directly about something Question 21 What does the idiom "cry over spilled milk" mean? A. To waste food unnecessarily B. To be upset about something that cannot be changed C. To make a minor issue into a big problem D. To cry for no reason Answer: B. To be upset about something that cannot be changed Question 22 What does the idiom "cost an arm and a leg" mean? A. To be very expensive B. To require physical effort C. To cause harm to someone D. To be worth the sacrifice Answer: A. To be very expensive Question 23 What does the idiom "put all your eggs in one basket" mean?
A. To rely on one plan or option B. To prepare for a big event C. To store everything in one place D. To take unnecessary risks Answer: A. To rely on one plan or option Question 24 What does the idiom "throw someone under the bus" mean? A. To blame someone to save yourself B. To offer someone a ride C. To cause an accident D. To argue with someone Answer: A. To blame someone to save yourself Slang Section Question 25 What does the slang "a piece of cake" mean? A. Something very easy B. A small reward C. A difficult task D. A dessert Answer: A. Something very easy Question 26 What does the slang "hit the road" mean? A. To start a journey or leave B. To cause damage to a street C. To stop driving D. To fix a vehicle
A. To remain optimistic in difficult times B. To stay physically fit C. To hold your head high for balance D. To hide your emotions Answer: A. To remain optimistic in difficult times Question 31 What does the slang "hit the jackpot" mean? A. To win something valuable or achieve great success B. To lose money in a gamble C. To make a mistake D. To find something unusual Answer: A. To win something valuable or achieve great success Question 32 What does the slang "get cold feet" mean? A. To feel hesitant or nervous about a decision B. To relax in a cold place C. To ignore someone’s request D. To move quickly Answer: A. To feel hesitant or nervous about a decision Question 33 What does the idiom "bite off more than you can chew" mean? A. To eat too much B. To take on more responsibility than you can handle C. To act recklessly D. To underestimate a situation
Answer: B. To take on more responsibility than you can handle Question 34 What does the idiom "hit the sack" mean? A. To go to bed or sleep B. To quit a job C. To feel tired after work D. To throw something away Answer: A. To go to bed or sleep Question 35 What does the idiom "once in a blue moon" mean? A. Something that happens rarely B. An event that happens every night C. A very common occurrence D. Something that is impossible Answer: A. Something that happens rarely Question 36 What does the idiom "take it with a grain of salt" mean? A. To believe something but remain skeptical B. To add seasoning to a meal C. To accept an apology D. To trust someone completely Answer: A. To believe something but remain skeptical Question 37 What does the idiom "the tip of the iceberg" mean? A. The smallest visible part of a larger problem
Answer: A. To overwork or exhaust oneself Question 41 What does the slang "under your nose" mean? A. Something that is obvious but overlooked B. A secret hiding place C. A location far away D. Something difficult to notice Answer: A. Something that is obvious but overlooked Question 42 What does the slang "throw someone a curveball" mean? A. To surprise someone with something unexpected B. To challenge someone physically C. To cause someone to fail D. To mislead intentionally Answer: A. To surprise someone with something unexpected Question 43 What does the slang "jump on the bandwagon" mean? A. To support something because it is popular B. To make a quick decision C. To travel with others D. To join an unfamiliar group Answer: A. To support something because it is popular Question 44 What does the slang "on the fence" mean? A. To be undecided
B. To support both sides equally C. To climb a barrier D. To feel trapped Answer: A. To be undecided Question 45 What does the slang "in the same boat" mean? A. To be in a similar situation as someone else B. To travel together C. To argue about similar issues D. To experience something different Answer: A. To be in a similar situation as someone else Question 46 What does the slang "face the music" mean? A. To accept the consequences of one’s actions B. To perform in front of an audience C. To avoid a problem D. To listen to a lecture Answer: A. To accept the consequences of one’s actions Question 47 What does the slang "hit the nail on the head" mean? A. To say exactly the right thing B. To damage something C. To miss the point D. To guess inaccurately Answer: A. To say exactly the right thing
C. To refuse to cooperate D. To change your mind easily Answer: A. To go out of your way to help someone Question 52 What does the idiom "cut to the chase" mean? A. To get to the main point quickly B. To avoid a dangerous situation C. To skip over important details D. To begin a chase Answer: A. To get to the main point quickly Question 53 What does the idiom "the elephant in the room" mean? A. An obvious issue that people are avoiding discussing B. A large object in a small space C. A problem that has no solution D. A big surprise Answer: A. An obvious issue that people are avoiding discussing Question 54 What does the idiom "jump the gun" mean? A. To start something too soon B. To skip an important step C. To avoid a dangerous situation D. To act cautiously Answer: A. To start something too soon
Question 55 What does the idiom "let sleeping dogs lie" mean? A. To avoid interfering in a situation that might cause trouble B. To ignore an obvious problem C. To let people rest D. To delay making a decision Answer: A. To avoid interfering in a situation that might cause trouble Slang Section Question 56 What does the slang "back to square one" mean? A. To start over from the beginning B. To return home C. To avoid making progress D. To focus on a single task Answer: A. To start over from the beginning Question 57 What does the slang "call it a day" mean? A. To stop working for the day B. To change plans C. To take a break D. To start something new Answer: A. To stop working for the day Question 58 What does the slang "off the hook" mean? A. To be free from blame or responsibility B. To escape from danger
Question 62 What does the slang "rock the boat" mean? A. To cause trouble or disrupt a situation B. To start an adventure C. To steer a ship D. To change direction Answer: A. To cause trouble or disrupt a situation Question 63 What does the slang "see eye to eye" mean? A. To agree with someone B. To make direct eye contact C. To notice something unusual D. To avoid someone Answer: A. To agree with someone Question 64 What does the slang "on thin ice" mean? A. To be in a risky or dangerous situation B. To be cautious while walking C. To feel cold and uncomfortable D. To make careful decisions Answer: A. To be in a risky or dangerous situation Question 65 What does the slang "time flies" mean? A. Time passes quickly B. Time moves in slow motion C. Time is wasted
D. Time is unpredictable Answer: A. Time passes quickly Question 66 What does the idiom "bite the bullet" mean? A. To endure a painful or unpleasant situation B. To avoid conflict C. To take immediate action D. To ignore a problem Answer: A. To endure a painful or unpleasant situation Question 67 What does the idiom "kick the can down the road" mean? A. To delay dealing with an issue B. To solve a problem permanently C. To move forward quickly D. To give up on a task Answer: A. To delay dealing with an issue Question 68 What does the idiom "spill the beans" mean? A. To reveal a secret B. To accidentally make a mess C. To confuse a situation D. To give incomplete information Answer: A. To reveal a secret Question 69
