Splendid Expressions
DAY 3: Difficult Situations
Step 1: Notice
Question 1 |
For a working mother, the balancing ........ between work and home is a tough one.
trick | |
show | |
act |
Question 1 Explanation:
Correct. A 'balancing act' is a situation where you're trying to do multiple jobs at the same time.
Question 2 |
You're going to have to ......... the nettle and speak to the boss about the problem.
grip | |
grasp | |
grab |
Question 2 Explanation:
Correct. If you 'grasp the nettle' you try to deal with a problem with determination.
Question 3 |
We've done all we can at our end. The ball's now in your .........
court | |
field | |
pitch |
Question 3 Explanation:
Correct. If 'the ball is in your court' it is your turn to do something or make a decision.
There are 3 questions to complete.
Step 2: Remember
Question 1 |
For teenagers it's often a ........ act between hanging out with friends and keeping their family happy.
balancing | |
levelling | |
juggling |
Question 1 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'a balancing act'.
Question 2 |
You've been talking about starting a course for ages. Why don't you just grasp the ........... and sign up for something?
thorn | |
weed | |
nettle |
Question 2 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'to grasp the nettle'.
Question 3 |
I've told them I'm not paying the bill and the .......... is now in their court.
ball | |
game | |
play |
Question 3 Explanation:
You remembered. Well done! The phrase is 'the ball is in your court'.
There are 3 questions to complete.
Step 3: Personalise
- Are you good at carrying out a balancing act or are you better at dealing with one thing at a time?
- If you face a challenge are you generally able to grasp the nettle?
- If you bought damaged goods and the shop refused to give you a refund what would you do if the ball was in your court?
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