Exercise – 11

🔹 Take the bull by the horns
🔸 Meaning: Face a difficult situation boldly

✅ She took the bull by the horns and spoke up against injustice.
✅ It’s time to take the bull by the horns and fix the problem.

🔹 Call the shots
🔸 Meaning: Be in control / make decisions

✅ In this team, it’s the manager who calls the shots.
✅ He wants to be the one calling the shots.

🔹 Stand your ground
🔸 Meaning: Stay firm in your beliefs or rights

✅ Even under pressure, she stood her ground.
✅ You must stand your ground if you believe you’re right.

🔹 Ahead of the curve
🔸 Meaning: Ahead of others / think ahead of time

✅ This company is always ahead of the curve in technology.
✅ To lead, you must stay ahead of the curve.

🔹 Make a name for yourself
🔸 Meaning: Build a reputation / become famous

✅ He made a name for himself in the business world.
✅ You’ll make a name for yourself with hard work.

🔹 Put your best foot forward
🔸 Meaning: Try your best / make a good impression

✅ In the interview, she really put her best foot forward.
✅ Always put your best foot forward in new situations.

🔹 Bark up the wrong tree
🔸 Meaning: Make a wrong assumption / blame the wrong person

✅ If you think I caused the issue, you’re barking up the wrong tree.
✅ The police were barking up the wrong tree during the investigation.

🔹 Take center stage
🔸 Meaning: Play a leading role / attract attention

✅ She took center stage during the conference.
✅ His ideas took center stage in the discussion.

🔹 Walk the talk
🔸 Meaning: Do what you say / act, not just speak

✅ A good leader must walk the talk.
✅ Don’t just make promises — walk the talk.

🔹 Raise the bar
🔸 Meaning: Increase standards / set higher expectations

✅ Her performance raised the bar for the whole team.
✅ Leaders always raise the bar for excellence.