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What does the idiom Dutch courage mean?
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- Bravery gained from drinking alcohol
Which answer best defines Drop in the bucket?
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- A very small amount compared with what is needed
Pick the correct meaning of the expression Drive a hard bargain.
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- Negotiate strongly to get a good deal
What does the phrase Draw the curtain on suggest?
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- Bring something to an end
How should we understand Draw a blank in a sentence?
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- Fail to remember or find something
Which explanation is closest to Down and out?
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- Without money, work, or hope
What idea does Dog days usually express?
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- The hottest or most tiring days of a period
Choose the best interpretation of Do wonders.
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- Produce very good results
Which meaning matches the phrase Do more harm than good?
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- Cause more damage than benefit
What is the figurative meaning of Divide and rule?
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- Control people by making them disagree with each other
For SSC English, identify the meaning of Dig one’s heels in.
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- Refuse to change one's mind
Which option gives the correct meaning of Die hard?
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- Disappear or change very slowly
Select the option that best explains Dead set against.
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- Strongly opposed to something
In English, what is meant by Daylight robbery?
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- An unfairly high price
Choose the correct meaning of Cut the ground from under one’s feet.
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- Remove someone's support or advantage
What does the idiom Cut both ways mean?
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- Have effects on both sides
Which answer best defines Cut and dried?
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- Already decided and not likely to change
Pick the correct meaning of the expression Cry over spilt milk.
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- Complain about something that cannot be changed
What does the phrase Cross the line suggest?
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- Go beyond acceptable limits
How should we understand Crocodile tears in a sentence?
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- False or insincere sadness