Idioms and Phrases Test 2

If you tell someone to cut the cackle, you are telling them to stop talking nonsense. For example, They were basically told to cut the cackle and get back to work.

'Fish out of water' means you do not feel comfortable or relaxed because you are in an unusual or unfamiliar situation.

This means to talk about one’s profession in a dry, boring way.

This means to stay consistent about one’s beliefs, opinions, decisions or cause or in other words remain faithful to one’s cause.

If someone has an axe to grind, they are doing something for selfish reasons.

Black sheep is an idiom used to describe an odd or disreputable member of a group, especially within a family. For Example, He's the black sheep of the family.

'Make a wry face' means show disappointment by frowning (a contorted facial expression).

'Not worth his salt' means not worth the cost or value.

To clear the air means to get rid of all doubts and negative feelings.

'Ride the high horse' means arrogant and unyielding mood or attitude. For example, she is riding the high horse because of her father's recent success in the business.