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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the sentence, what does go to the dogs mean?
If people do not mend their ways, they are sure to go to the dogs.

  • to fight
  • to be rough
  • to be united
  • to be ruined
Correct answer(s):
  • to be ruined

What does the idiom or phrase grease the palm mean?

  • to bribe
  • to cut down a tree
  • to rub oil on the hand
  • to lubricate machine parts
Correct answer(s):
  • to bribe

In the sentence, what does in Dutch mean?
The boy was in Dutch with his friends.

  • in love
  • in awe
  • in trouble
  • on good terms
Correct answer(s):
  • in trouble

In the sentence, what does cool with working mean?
He is cool with working at night.

  • grudgingly working
  • excited about working
  • not ready to work
  • ready to work
Correct answer(s):
  • ready to work

In the sentence, what does gather roses only mean?
Deepak did not care for his family; he wanted to gather roses only.

  • to obtain fame by hard work
  • to seek all enjoyments of life
  • to save money miserly
  • to describe the past positively
Correct answer(s):
  • to seek all enjoyments of life

In the sentence, what does give a piece of one’s mind mean?
The mother was right in giving a piece of her mind to the daughter.

  • speaking sharply
  • speaking sadly
  • speaking kindly
  • speaking cheerfully
Correct answer(s):
  • speaking sharply

What does the idiom or phrase feather one's nest mean?

  • to build one’s house
  • to harbor ill feeling
  • to get something in abundance
  • to enrich oneself when an opportunity occurs
Correct answer(s):
  • to enrich oneself when an opportunity occurs

In the sentence, what does hold water mean?
His argument does not hold water.

  • to stop the flow of water
  • to sound like a fact
  • to be logical or valid
  • to have a strong effect
Correct answer(s):
  • to be logical or valid

In the sentence, what does come to light mean?
Through the reporter’s efforts, many unknown facts have come to light.

  • ignited
  • brightened
  • been revealed
  • flared up
Correct answer(s):
  • been revealed

In the sentence, what does black sheep mean?
You find a black sheep in every community.

  • one who does not cooperate
  • one who lives a life of shame
  • one who is always doing wrong
  • person with a bad reputation
Correct answer(s):
  • person with a bad reputation