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Court interpreter Idioms- Questions and AnswersI am at my wits Correct Ans-to be very upset, or at the limits of one's emotional or mental
limitations.
rack Correct Ans-torment, afflict, torture, agonize, harrow, plague, bedevil, persecute,
wrack, trouble
rack the brain Correct Ans-to think very hard
qualm Correct Ans-an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own
conduct
no holds barred Correct Ans-with no restrictions on the kinds of holds that are used.
the buck stops here Correct Ans-the responsibility for something cannot or should not be
passed to someone else.
hot under the collar Correct Ans-angry, resentful, or embarrassed.
off the charts Correct Ans-much better than usual
discernible Correct Ans-visible, detectable, noticeable, perceptible
, Court interpreter Idioms- Questions and Answers
stagger Correct Ans-to walk, move, or stand unsteadily (tambalearse, asombrarse)
slander Correct Ans-defame (someone's character), blacken someone's name, tell lies
about(calumnia, difamacion)
baffle Correct Ans-perplex, puzzle, bewilder, mystify, bemuse, confuse (confundir,
perplejo)
bereaved Correct Ans-be deprived of a loved one through a profound absence, especially
due to the loved one's death(desconsolado, dolido)
ACE IN THE HOLE Correct Ans-a hidden but effective means of winning a conflict
ACE UP (ONE'S) SLEEVE Correct Ans-to have an effective but hidden means to accomplish
something
ACID TEST Correct Ans-the most crucial or important test of worth
ACROSS THE BOARD Correct Ans-equally for everyone, for everything, or in all cases
, Court interpreter Idioms- Questions and Answers
ALBATROSS AROUND (ONE'S) NECK Correct Ans-something or someone that is a burden
and difficult to get rid of
ALL KIDDING ASIDE Correct Ans-speaking seriously
ALL THUMBS Correct Ans-uncoordinated and awkward, especially with one's hands
ALL WET Correct Ans-wrong to the point of being silly or unbelievable
ALONG FOR THE RIDE, GO/COME Correct Ans-to be present for an activity without taking
part in it
APPLE OF (ONE'S) EYE Correct Ans-a person or thing that is precious or loved above all else
ARMED TO THE TEETH Correct Ans-well-equipped with weapons
AS THE CROW FLIES Correct Ans-directly or in a straight line, without roads
AT LOGGERHEADS Correct Ans-in strong disagreement, in a quarrel; at an impasse
AT (ONE'S) WITS' END Correct Ans-at a loss about what to do next; in a state of frustration
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