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Family and Dating Idioms and Vocabulary
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Family and Dating Idioms and Vocabulary
Family and Dating Idioms and Vocabulary
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1
Question
What does the phrase "It runs in the family" mean?
Answer
Many in the family share the trait/talent
2
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What does it mean to say "I followed in my Dad’s footsteps"?
Answer
I followed my dad’s career path
3
Question
What does the expression "Keep in touch" with someone mean?
Answer
Maintain contact with someone
4
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What does "Rub someone up the wrong way" mean?
Answer
Irritate someone
5
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What does "Keep yourself to yourself" imply about social behavior?
Answer
Prefer to be on your own
6
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What does "My family is my rock" signify?
Answer
Family is my strength and foundation
7
Question
Where did the speaker say they grew up?
Answer
Khiva
8
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What does "born and bred" indicate about someone's upbringing?
Answer
Born and raised in a place (Khiva)
9
Question
What does "I had a strict upbringing" imply about parenting style?
Answer
Discipline and rules were emphasized
10
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What does "I had a traditional upbringing" suggest about family values?
Answer
Adherence to traditional family norms
11
Question
What does "I was well educated" convey about education?
Answer
Received good education
12
Question
What is meant by "Family help you get through thick and thin"?
Answer
Family supports during hard times
13
Question
What does it mean when incomes show more breadwinners in a family?
Answer
More than one member earns the most money
14
Question
How does the speaker describe spending time with family during holidays?
Answer
Spending quality time, 24/7 during holiday period
15
Question
What is the likely meaning of "miles away from them"?
Answer
Very far physically from family
16
Question
What does the question about whether family or friends is more important imply in IELTS?
Answer
Priority of family ties over friends
17
Question
What does the idiom "blood is thicker than water" mean?
Answer
Family bonds are stronger than others
18
Question
What roles do grandparents play according to the text?
Answer
Child carers, babysitting, mentors, advisors, bridge to tradition
19
Question
What is meant by "a tree of knowledge" in relation to grandparents?
Answer
A source of wisdom and learning for grandchildren
20
Question
What are four ways grandparents can help grandchildren, per the text?
Answer
Educate, pass on values, provide fun, raise grandchildren
21
Question
What is the meaning of "pass on traditions"?
Answer
Transmit cultural/family practices to next generation
22
Question
What does "to date someone" mean in dating vocabulary?
Answer
To go out with someone romantically
23
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What does "to go on a date" imply?
Answer
Have a planned romantic meeting
24
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Define "a short fling".
Answer
A brief romantic relationship
25
Question
What is a long-term relationship?
Answer
A lasting romantic relationship
26
Question
What does "online dating" refer to in modern dating language?
Answer
Dating via apps like Tinder
27
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What does it mean to "click with someone"?
Answer
Get along well with someone
28
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What does "to get on like a house on fire" convey about compatibility?
Answer
Very quickly and well together
29
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What does "to be on the same wavelength" indicate?
Answer
Sharing the same understanding or vibe
30
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What does "to hit it off" mean in dating?
Answer
To quickly like each other and connect