Idioms and Phrases

The expression 'a genuine feeling of romantic love' is the definition of 'true love.' 'Unrequited love' is one-sided, 'first love' is chronological, and 'love at first sight' refers to the timing of the attraction, not necessarily its genuineness.

"Break up" is the correct idiom for ending a romantic relationship. "Set a date" means to schedule something, "get hitched" is slang for getting married, and "make up" means to reconcile after a disagreement.

"Seeing each other" is a common idiom for dating someone regularly. "Saying I do" refers to the wedding ceremony itself, "dumping each other" means breaking up, and "interested in each other" is too weak for six months of dating.

"Settle down and marry" correctly captures both getting married and establishing a stable routine. "Settle down" means to establish a regular, stable lifestyle. "Go steady" means to date exclusively, "give each other a second chance" implies reconciliation after problems, and option D appears truncated.

"Ask someone out" is the idiom for inviting someone on a date. "Fall for" means to develop romantic feelings, "walk out on" means to abandon someone, and "go out with" means to be dating someone (already in a relationship).

The idiom 'actions speak louder than words' means that what people actually do (their behavior and deeds) is more revealing and important than what they say. This perfectly matches the bracketed expression about actions being more significant than words, emphasizing the need for punctuality, not just promises.

'Like the blind leading the blind' describes a situation where an incompetent person (who lacks knowledge or skill) attempts to guide or teach someone else, often resulting in mutual failure or error. This matches the scenario of someone who knows nothing about car repair trying to instruct another person.

'The die is cast' is a phrase meaning that a decision has been made and the consequences are now irreversible - the point of no return has been crossed. This originates from Julius Caesar's Latin phrase 'alea iacta est' when crossing the Rubicon, and it perfectly fits the context of unchangeable plans.

'Money was no object' means that cost was not a concern because there were sufficient funds available to spend as needed. This idiom is used when someone has ample money to accomplish a goal and doesn't need to worry about expenses or budget constraints, which matches the context of hiring an architect.

The idiom "eat, drink, and be merry" means to enjoy oneself without worrying about consequences, which perfectly matches the bracketed expression "to enjoy themselves without care." The other options refer to different concepts: being content with what you have, improving performance or leaving, or empty people making the most noise.

The idiom "give someone an inch and they'll take a mile" means that if you give someone a small concession or freedom, they'll demand much more. This matches the supervisor's concern that giving workers a small amount of freedom will lead them to ask for more. The other idioms relate to persistence, rules, or backing up words with actions.

'Just what the doctor ordered' is an idiomatic expression meaning something exactly what was needed or beneficial in a situation. The long holiday provided exactly what the man needed to feel refreshed, making this the perfect idiom for the context.

'Live and let live' is an idiom meaning to be tolerant of others' choices and lifestyles. The man's attitude of tolerance toward his neighbors' different lifestyles perfectly matches this expression.

'No news is good news' is a common idiom meaning that if you haven't heard anything bad, things are probably going well. The mother's belief that silence indicated everything was fine aligns perfectly with this expression.

'It never rains but it pours' is an idiom meaning that problems or misfortunes often come all at once. The woman experiencing many problems simultaneously perfectly illustrates this expression.