Part 1

Question 1

Acid test

Answer 1

Proves the effectiveness of something

Question 2

Actions speak louder than words

Answer 2

People’s intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say.

Question 3

Add insult to injury

Answer 3

To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavourable situation.

Question 4

After the watershed

Answer 4

A time when after which programmes for older audiences may be aired on TV.

Question 5

Against the clock

Answer 5

Being rushed and having little time to complete something.

Question 6

Ahead of time

Answer 6

Something that happens early or before it is supposed to.

Question 7

All ears

Answer 7

Awaiting an explanation.

Question 8

An arm and a leg

Answer 8

Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money.

Question 9

Around the clock

Answer 9

At any time of the day or night

Question 10

Around the corner

Answer 10

Will happen soon.

Question 11

As time goes by

Answer 11

The passing of one moment to the next.

Question 12

At the drop of a hat

Answer 12

Without any hesitation; instantly.

Question 13

Back to basics

Answer 13

An approach that uses traditional ideas that have previously worked.

Question 14

Back to the drawing board

Answer 14

When an attempt fails and it’s time to start all over.

Question 15

Bad apple

Answer 15

Troublemaker or undesirable person in a group.

Question 16

Ball is in your court

Answer 16

It is up to you to make the next decision or take the next step.

Question 17

Barking up the wrong tree

Answer 17

Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person.

Question 18

Be glad to see the back of

Answer 18

Be happy when a person leaves.

Question 19

Beat around the bush

Answer 19

Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.

Question 20

Beat the clock

Answer 20

Do something quickly before it’s too late.