Idioms Exercises – Part 7
.Read the following examples and try to guess the meaning of the idioms
International Film Magazine
.The producer says critics love the film, but box office takings will provide the acid test
BBC News
.The new documentary on channel two leaves a lot to be desired
Answers
acid test آزمون اصلی
a conclusive test of the success or value of something
leaves a lot to be desired چنگی به دل نمیزنه
Be imperfect or unsatisfactory. For example, His account of the election leaves a lot to be desired