Question
"I think we should ___________ before deciding what to
do next." Direction (18-22): Choose the correct idiom to fill the blank appropriately.Solution
The idiom "sleep on it" means to take time to consider something before making a decision. In this case, the speaker suggests that they should take some time to think before deciding what to do next. The other options are unrelated idioms. a) Let the cat out of the bag - Accidentally reveal a secret or confidential information. b) Play devil's advocate - Argue against a particular idea or viewpoint, not because you believe in it, but to explore its potential weaknesses. Â c) Kick the bucket - Euphemism for dying or passing away. d) Sleep on it - Take time to think about a decision or a problem before taking action. e) Hit the nail on the head - Accurately identify or describe the root cause of a problem or issue.
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