What does “stop to smell the roses” mean?
Take a little time to expand your knowledge of popular American words and expressions. Enjoy today’s Daily Quiz!
Fill the blank with the correct word or expression from the list below:
1. When I discovered the transcripts of David Frost’s interviews with six British prime ministers and seven U.S. presidents, I knew that I had found the ___________________.
2. Her purpose is to show the Admissions Committee that she has a relatively-unique career _______________ and, therefore, would contribute to the university’s goal of attracting non-technically-oriented international students.
3. Writing your main point (or message or theme) at the start of your essay is an excellent way to ___________ your reader.
4. Lixia got a __________ reference from her teacher, didn’t she? How did she do so?
5. It sounds as if you’ve __________________about our school.
6. & 7. She wanted to show her interviewer that she not only has terrific _____________ but that she’s also taken the time to __________________.
8. Having anticipated Patrick’s questions, Lixia wasn’t surprised when he asked why she wanted to attend his university. ________________, she replied, mentioning two professors whose courses she’d like to take.
List of words and expressions:
- rave
- done your homework
- credentials
- stop to smell the roses
- mother lode
- aspiration
- without missing a beat
- hook
Answers:
- E. Mother lode means a very rich source of something.
- F. Aspiration means desire or ambition.
- H. Hook means bait or attract so that, in this case, your reader will read what you’ve written.
- A. Rave means very positive or full of praise.
- B. Done your homework means you’ve done research and thought carefully about something.
- C. Credentials means previous achievements and/or the record of them.
- D. Stop to smell the roses means—in this case—enjoy the non-academic aspects of life.
- G. Without missing a beat means without any hesitation.
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