If your project is failing, it is "off track.", True , False, Changing the rules of a game before it starts is "moving the goalposts.", True , False, Saying "This is my final decision" is "drawing a line in the sand.", True , False, A person from a poor family is "born with a silver spoon.", True , False, Agreeing with everyone to avoid an argument is "standing your ground.", True , False, When you cannot choose between pizza and pasta, you are "on the fence.", True , False, Starting your own company is "taking a leap of faith.", True , False, A "double-edged sword" is something that is only bad., True , False, Saying "I challenge you to a race!" is "throwing down the gauntlet.", True , False, Talking about a problem that is already solved is "beating a dead horse.", True , False, If you stop trying after one success, you "rest on your laurels.", True , False, Studying after you take a test is "putting the cart before the horse.", True , False, Getting a great discount is "paying through the nose.", True , False, A boxer who quits a fight "throws in the towel.", True , False, Leaving your country forever is "crossing the Rubicon.", True , False, A 40-year-old who still lives with parents has "left the nest.", True , False, Getting married is "tying the knot.", True , False, If a new book is very popular, it "sells like hotcakes.", True , False, Struggling to pay your bills is "keeping your head above water.", True , False, Buying the first car you see is "shopping around.", True , False, A student with perfect grades is "off track.", True , False, A boss who increases your sales target after you meet the first one is "moving the goalposts.", True , False, Compromising on every issue is "drawing a line in the sand.", True , False, A prince is usually "born with a silver spoon in his mouth.", True , False, Refusing to change your mind in an argument is "standing your ground.", True , False, Being sure of your answer is "being on the fence.", True , False, Quitting your job and starting a business "leap of faith.", True , False, The internet is a "double-edged sword" because it has good and bad uses., True , False, Surrendering in a war is "throwing down the gauntlet.", True , False, Discussing yesterday's weather forecast is "beating a dead horse.", True , False, A retired athlete who still trains every day is "resting on his laurels.", True , False, Putting on your shoes before your socks is "putting the cart before the horse.", True , False, Spending $100 on a cup of coffee is "paying through the nose.", True , False, Continuing to fight when you are losing is "throwing in the towel.", True , False, Burning all your bridges at your old job is "crossing the Rubicon.", True , False, A teenager getting their first apartment is "leaving the nest.", True , False, Ending a relationship is "tying the knot.", True , False, A product nobody wants "sells like hotcakes.", True , False, Having lots of money in the bank is "keeping your head above water.", True , False, Checking prices at five different stores is "shopping around.", True , False.

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