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Which explanation is closest to A dark horse?

  • A brief success that does not last
  • A fresh start without past mistakes being counted
  • A goal or action that is too difficult or too ambitious
  • A person who is unexpectedly successful or has hidden ability
Correct answer(s):
  • A person who is unexpectedly successful or has hidden ability

What idea does A damp squib usually express?

  • A completely different matter
  • Something that has both good and bad effects
  • Something expected to be exciting but turns out disappointing
  • Something unpleasant but needed
  • An achievement to be proud of
Correct answer(s):
  • Something expected to be exciting but turns out disappointing

Choose the best interpretation of A cut above.

  • A person who is unexpectedly successful or has hidden ability
  • A person who is highly educated and skilled in literature
  • Better than others of the same kind
  • A fresh start without past mistakes being counted
Correct answer(s):
  • Better than others of the same kind

Which meaning matches the phrase A cry in the wilderness?

  • A warning or request that nobody listens to
  • A completely different matter
  • A habit of feeling angry or easily offended because of past unfairness
  • A small amount of truth
Correct answer(s):
  • A warning or request that nobody listens to

What is the figurative meaning of A close shave?

  • A kind person who helps someone in trouble
  • A completely different matter
  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
  • A narrow escape from danger or trouble
  • A person who is highly educated and skilled in literature
Correct answer(s):
  • A narrow escape from danger or trouble

For SSC English, identify the meaning of A clean slate.

  • A rule, law, or plan that is no longer effective
  • A fresh start without past mistakes being counted
  • A fair situation where everyone has the same chance
  • A habit of feeling angry or easily offended because of past unfairness
Correct answer(s):
  • A fresh start without past mistakes being counted

Which option gives the correct meaning of A chip on one’s shoulder?

  • A warning or request that nobody listens to
  • A subject that people argue about
  • A habit of feeling angry or easily offended because of past unfairness
  • An achievement to be proud of
Correct answer(s):
  • A habit of feeling angry or easily offended because of past unfairness

Select the option that best explains A case in point.

  • A clear example that proves or explains something
  • Something that greatly changes a situation
  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
  • Something that has both advantages and disadvantages
  • A habit of feeling angry or easily offended because of past unfairness
Correct answer(s):
  • A clear example that proves or explains something

In English, what is meant by A bridge too far?

  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
  • A phrase used when someone does not want to say who gave the information
  • A dishonest or unreliable person
  • A goal or action that is too difficult or too ambitious
Correct answer(s):
  • A goal or action that is too difficult or too ambitious

Choose the correct meaning of A bone of contention.

  • A subject that people argue about
  • A kind person who helps someone in trouble
  • A narrow escape from danger or trouble
  • A warning or request that nobody listens to
Correct answer(s):
  • A subject that people argue about

What does the idiom A bad egg mean?

  • A person who is unexpectedly successful or has hidden ability
  • A fresh start without past mistakes being counted
  • Something that greatly changes a situation
  • A dishonest or unreliable person
  • A subject that people argue about
Correct answer(s):
  • A dishonest or unreliable person

Pick the option that best matches Set up.

  • supporting or approving something
  • to examine or read something quickly
  • to deliberately start an argument
  • to arrange, establish, or create something
Correct answer(s):
  • to arrange, establish, or create something

Choose the correct meaning of Set out.

  • to start a journey, task, or plan
  • at the proper time
  • to think about the hopeful part of a situation
  • to return money or repay a wrong
Correct answer(s):
  • to start a journey, task, or plan

Which meaning fits the phrase Set in?

  • after some time has passed
  • to investigate or examine a problem
  • to begin and continue, especially something unpleasant
  • to be accepted as something or someone
Correct answer(s):
  • to begin and continue, especially something unpleasant

Which answer gives the closest meaning of Set aside?

  • to reserve something for a special purpose
  • responsible for managing something
  • to think someone is inferior
  • in addition to something
Correct answer(s):
  • to reserve something for a special purpose

Which option has the same general meaning as Run short of?

  • to have too little of something
  • if something happens
  • to meet expectations or standards
  • slightly unwell or upset
Correct answer(s):
  • to have too little of something

What idea does Run away with express?

  • whatever happens or anyway
  • not to mention; even less
  • to win easily or take complete control of a contest
  • not able to be reached or obtained
Correct answer(s):
  • to win easily or take complete control of a contest

Which choice gives the proper meaning of Run after?

  • to chase or pursue someone or something
  • altogether or as a total
  • to fail to take someone or something, or move ahead of them
  • complete or absolute
Correct answer(s):
  • to chase or pursue someone or something

How should a reader understand Rise and shine?

  • wake up and become active
  • before a particular time or event
  • to guide others or go first
  • very close to doing or experiencing something
Correct answer(s):
  • wake up and become active

Which answer best represents Read the room?

  • in a difficult situation with few choices
  • to establish the basic support for future success
  • the opposite is true
  • to understand the mood or situation around you
Correct answer(s):
  • to understand the mood or situation around you