English Expression · Intermediate
fire drill
Any pointless, unproductive, useless, or chaotic activity
Pronunciation: say fire drill
Meaning
A practice session in which people practice what to do in case of a fire.
Example
There was a fire drill this morning. We had to leave the building calmly and go to the birch tree, our meeting point.
There was a fire drill this morning. We had to leave the building calmly and go to the birch tree, our meeting point.
Practice tips
- Practice fire drill out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.