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What does the idiom A mixed blessing mean?

  • Something expected to be exciting but turns out disappointing
  • Different methods can lead to the same result
  • A mind focused on only one thing
  • Something that has both good and bad effects
  • A warning that makes someone realize action is needed
Correct answer(s):
  • Something that has both good and bad effects

Which answer best defines A man of letters?

  • Everyone without distinction
  • A person who is highly educated and skilled in literature
  • A subject that makes someone upset or angry
  • A situation where something grows larger or more serious over time
Correct answer(s):
  • A person who is highly educated and skilled in literature

Pick the correct meaning of the expression A long face.

  • An achievement to be proud of
  • A difficult or awkward situation
  • A sad or disappointed expression
  • A secret plan or motive
Correct answer(s):
  • A sad or disappointed expression

What does the phrase A little bird told me suggest?

  • A phrase used when someone does not want to say who gave the information
  • A short-lived interest
  • A person who is highly educated and skilled in literature
  • A small problem that spoils an otherwise good situation
  • An obstacle that makes progress difficult
Correct answer(s):
  • A phrase used when someone does not want to say who gave the information

How should we understand A level playing field in a sentence?

  • A question that is debatable or no longer important
  • A narrow escape from danger or trouble
  • A reliable person who can be trusted with responsibility
  • A fair situation where everyone has the same chance
Correct answer(s):
  • A fair situation where everyone has the same chance

Which explanation is closest to A laughing stock?

  • A person or thing that others laugh at
  • Honest, open, and legal
  • A small amount of truth
  • A rule, law, or plan that is no longer effective
Correct answer(s):
  • A person or thing that others laugh at

What idea does A house of cards usually express?

  • A completely different matter
  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
  • A weak plan or system that can easily fail
  • Something that distracts attention from the real issue
  • A small problem that spoils an otherwise good situation
Correct answer(s):
  • A weak plan or system that can easily fail

Choose the best interpretation of A hidden agenda.

  • A secret plan or motive
  • Something that distracts attention from the real issue
  • A weak plan or system that can easily fail
  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
Correct answer(s):
  • A secret plan or motive

Which meaning matches the phrase A hard pill to swallow?

  • A rule, law, or plan that is no longer effective
  • Something that has both good and bad effects
  • Something expected to be exciting but turns out disappointing
  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
Correct answer(s):
  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept

What is the figurative meaning of A grain of truth?

  • A sad or disappointed expression
  • A small amount of truth
  • A fresh start without past mistakes being counted
  • A state of false happiness based on wrong hopes
  • Something expected to be exciting but turns out disappointing
Correct answer(s):
  • A small amount of truth

For SSC English, identify the meaning of A good Samaritan.

  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
  • An obstacle that makes progress difficult
  • A kind person who helps someone in trouble
  • A subject that people argue about
Correct answer(s):
  • A kind person who helps someone in trouble

Which option gives the correct meaning of A golden opportunity?

  • A weak plan or system that can easily fail
  • A very good chance to do something valuable
  • A small amount of truth
  • A warning or request that nobody listens to
Correct answer(s):
  • A very good chance to do something valuable

Select the option that best explains A game changer.

  • A fresh start without past mistakes being counted
  • Better than others of the same kind
  • A reliable person who can be trusted with responsibility
  • A person who is highly educated and skilled in literature
  • Something that greatly changes a situation
Correct answer(s):
  • Something that greatly changes a situation

In English, what is meant by A fool’s paradise?

  • A state of false happiness based on wrong hopes
  • A dishonest or unreliable person
  • A short-lived interest
  • A fresh start without past mistakes being counted
Correct answer(s):
  • A state of false happiness based on wrong hopes

Choose the correct meaning of A fly in the ointment.

  • A sad or disappointed expression
  • A state of false happiness based on wrong hopes
  • A small problem that spoils an otherwise good situation
  • A small amount of truth
Correct answer(s):
  • A small problem that spoils an otherwise good situation

What does the idiom A flash in the pan mean?

  • Something that distracts attention from the real issue
  • A brief success that does not last
  • A disappointing performance or result
  • A question that is debatable or no longer important
  • A mind focused on only one thing
Correct answer(s):
  • A brief success that does not last

Which answer best defines A feather in one’s cap?

  • A secret plan or motive
  • A question that is debatable or no longer important
  • A person who is unexpectedly successful or has hidden ability
  • An achievement to be proud of
Correct answer(s):
  • An achievement to be proud of

Pick the correct meaning of the expression A double-edged sword.

  • A very small difference
  • Something that has both advantages and disadvantages
  • A clear example that proves or explains something
  • Something unpleasant but needed
Correct answer(s):
  • Something that has both advantages and disadvantages

What does the phrase A different kettle of fish suggest?

  • Something unpleasant but needed
  • A narrow escape from danger or trouble
  • A person who is unexpectedly successful or has hidden ability
  • A short-lived interest
  • A completely different matter
Correct answer(s):
  • A completely different matter

How should we understand A dead letter in a sentence?

  • A phrase used when someone does not want to say who gave the information
  • A rule, law, or plan that is no longer effective
  • A subject that people argue about
  • A clear example that proves or explains something
Correct answer(s):
  • A rule, law, or plan that is no longer effective