Discovery Quiz – Lesson 3

Smartphone apps are a dime a dozen nowadays, but you could count the ones that are truly useful on one hand. If something is “a dime a dozen,” it means that it’s…

Although this laptop isn’t the most modern one on the market, it gives you the most bang for your buck in terms of memory and computing power. If something “gives you the most bang for your buck,” it provides the most…

I recommend saving up at least 12 months of living expenses before you quit your job. That’s my two cents, anyway. “My two cents” means…

He sold a comic book from 1975 for $5000. Not only was it a rare edition, but it was also in mint condition. “In mint condition” means…

It’s so obvious that the vice-president was involved in the scandal. I’d put money on it. “I’d put money on it” means…

Harriet is the favorite to win next week’s tennis competition, but I think Kayla could give her a run for her money. To “give (someone) a run for their money” means…

The necklace that Joe gave his wife for their 50th anniversary must have cost a pretty penny – it contains 50 huge diamonds. If something “costs a pretty penny,” it is…

I’m supposed to prepare a summary of the company’s financial data, but I can’t make heads or tails of the information from the accounting department. Could you help me figure it out? If you “can’t make heads or tails of” something, it means you…

He was determined to get rich at any cost, and he got involved in some illegal business deals. If you will do something “at any cost,” it means…

After attending the seminar, I feel like I was short-changed – they said it was an all-day event, but actually it was only three one-hour long sessions – one each in the morning, afternoon, and evening. If you were “short-changed,” it means that you…

He appeared on a reality TV show last year, and now he’s trying to cash in on his fame by writing a book. To “cash in on” something means to…

My grandfather was just diagnosed with lung cancer. He’s finally paying the price for smoking a pack a day for four decades. To “pay the price” means…