Multiple choice softskills communication What does this idiom mean--- Cheek by jowl??????? a great philosopher scratch your jaw break somone's jaw very close together Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation 'Cheek by jowl' means to be positioned very close together, literally cheek-to-cheek. It describes intimate proximity or crowded conditions. Options A, B, and C incorrectly interpret 'cheek' and 'jowl' as literal body parts to be acted upon.