Letter H – Episode 04 1 / 20 1) What does “Hit the books” mean? • To write a story • To throw books • To study hard Explanation: Hit the books means to study very hard. Example: I gotta go home and hit the books. I have finals next week. 2 / 20 2) What does “Hit the nail on the head” mean? • To make a mistake • To say exactly the right thing • To hammer something Explanation: Hit the nail on the head means to describe a situation perfectly. Example: You hit the nail on the head when you said the food was delicious and inexpensive. 3 / 20 3) What does “Hit the sack” mean? • To rest on the ground • To carry heavy sacks • To go to bed Explanation: Hit the sack means to go to sleep. Example: I’ve got a busy day tomorrow, so I think I’ll hit the sack. 4 / 20 4) What does “Hoax” mean? • A true report • A serious law • A trick story to deceive someone Explanation: Hoax means a plan to fool or trick people. Example: He’d made a hoax call claiming to be the President. 5 / 20 5) What does “Hobby” mean? • A punishment • A serious job • A leisure activity done for fun Explanation: Hobby means something you do in your free time for enjoyment. Example: Reading is my favorite hobby. 6 / 20 6) What does “Hoist” mean? • To ignore • To lift • To throw down Explanation: Hoist means to lift or raise, usually with ropes. Example: The captain told us to hoist the sails. 7 / 20 7) What does “Hold” mean? • To carry something • To drop something • To break Explanation: Hold means to carry something. Example: He held the baby 8 / 20 8) What does “Hold back” mean? • To encourage • To move fast • To stop progress Explanation: Hold back means to prevent progress or hide emotions. Example: The boss couldn’t hold back his anger any longer. 9 / 20 9) What does “Hold down” mean? • To encourage progress • To keep something at a low level • To let go freely Explanation: Hold down means to restrict or keep under control. Example: It took three officers to hold him down. 10 / 20 10) What does “Hold on” mean? • To throw away • To wait • To leave quickly Explanation: Hold on means to wait for a short time. Example: Hold on, I’ll be with you in a minute. 11 / 20 11) What does “Hold out for” mean? • To give up early • To accept anything • To wait for something better Explanation: Hold out for means to refuse to accept less than what you want. Example: I want to hold out for a better offer. 12 / 20 12) What does “Hold up” mean? • To fix quickly • To delay • To help Explanation: Hold up means to delay or to rob violently. Example: We were held up by heavy traffic. 13 / 20 13) What does “Hold your horses” mean? • Ride a horse • Run quickly • Be patient Explanation: Hold your horses means to wait and be patient. Example: Hold your horses! Let me explain first. 14 / 20 14) What does “Holler” mean? • To sing • To whisper softly • To shout loudly Explanation: Holler means to shout in a loud voice. Example: He was hollering about seeing a snake. 15 / 20 15) What does “Hood” mean? • A car tire • The cover of an engine • A jacket sleeve Explanation: Hood is the metal cover of a car engine. Example: The car will not start. Let me check under the hood. 16 / 20 16) What does “Hook up with” mean? • To leave • To fight with • To join with Explanation: Hook up with means to meet or join someone. Example: We will hook up with the other units when they arrive. 17 / 20 17) What does “Hop” mean? • To drive a car • To sleep deeply • To jump quickly Explanation: Hop means to jump in short quick movements. Example: Gazelles often hop when running. 18 / 20 18) What does “Horn” mean? • A radio • A warning device in a vehicle • A door handle Explanation: Horn means the sound device in a car or truck. Example: John bought a new horn for his car. 19 / 20 19) What does “Horizontal” mean? • Curved • Standing upright • parallel to the earth Explanation: Horizontal means flat or level, not vertical. Example: The platform is horizontal with the ceiling. 20 / 20 20) What does “Hot water” mean? • To drink tea • To be in trouble • To enjoy a warm bath Explanation: Hot water means being in trouble or facing criticism. Example: He found himself in hot water over his comments. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte
