4. Idiomatic expressions. These questions ask you to identify what a speaker means by the use of an
idiomatic expression. Here’s an example:
Woman: Jackson said Professor Mellon cancelled the midterm exam.
Man: Get out!
Question: What does the man mean?
a. He wants the woman to leave.
b. They should get out of the room.
c. He believes the woman is lying.
d. He is surprised by what the woman said.
Answer: d.
Tip: If you aren’t familiar with the idiomatic expression, carefully consider the scenario or situation. For
example, would either a or b be a logical response to what the woman tells the man? Not very likely. You can
therefore safely eliminate those two choices. Choice c is also a bit of a stretch, since there’s nothing in the con-
versation to suggest that he thinks the woman is lying.
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