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Which answer best defines A sore point?

  • A sad or disappointed expression
  • A phrase used when someone does not want to say who gave the information
  • A subject that makes someone upset or angry
  • A question that is debatable or no longer important
Correct answer(s):
  • A subject that makes someone upset or angry

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

What does the idiom A stumbling block mean?

  • A subject that makes someone upset or angry
  • An obstacle that makes progress difficult
  • A person who is highly educated and skilled in literature
  • A decisive test that proves the real quality of something
  • Everyone without distinction
Correct answer(s):
  • An obstacle that makes progress difficult

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

Choose the correct meaning of A tall order.

  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
  • A general improvement that benefits everyone
  • A decisive test that proves the real quality of something
  • A difficult task or demand
Correct answer(s):
  • A difficult task or demand

Choose the correct meaning of A moot point.

  • A question that is debatable or no longer important
  • A fair situation where everyone has the same chance
  • An obstacle that makes progress difficult
  • A very big change
Correct answer(s):
  • A question that is debatable or no longer important

In English, what is meant by A tight spot?

  • A difficult or awkward situation
  • An unrealistic hope or plan
  • A private reason for being involved, often selfish
  • As a normal or expected thing
Correct answer(s):
  • A difficult or awkward situation

In English, what is meant by A narrow margin?

  • Something that has both advantages and disadvantages
  • A reliable person who can be trusted with responsibility
  • A very small difference
  • A difficult or awkward situation
Correct answer(s):
  • A very small difference

Select the option that best explains A two-way street.

  • A very small difference
  • A mind focused on only one thing
  • With responsibility for any danger or loss
  • A subject that makes someone upset or angry
  • A situation where both sides must give or act
Correct answer(s):
  • A situation where both sides must give or act

Select the option that best explains A necessary evil.

  • Something unpleasant but needed
  • Something that greatly changes a situation
  • A state of false happiness based on wrong hopes
  • A kind person who helps someone in trouble
  • A person who is unexpectedly successful or has hidden ability
Correct answer(s):
  • Something unpleasant but needed

Which option gives the correct meaning of A wake-up call?

  • A warning that makes someone realize action is needed
  • Using all one’s strength, effort, or resources
  • With responsibility for any danger or loss
  • A situation where something grows larger or more serious over time
Correct answer(s):
  • A warning that makes someone realize action is needed

Which option gives the correct meaning of A one-track mind?

  • A short-lived interest
  • A small problem that spoils an otherwise good situation
  • A state of false happiness based on wrong hopes
  • A mind focused on only one thing
Correct answer(s):
  • A mind focused on only one thing

For SSC English, identify the meaning of Above board.

  • A difficult or awkward situation
  • A mind focused on only one thing
  • Available for someone to use
  • Honest, open, and legal
Correct answer(s):
  • Honest, open, and legal

For SSC English, identify the meaning of A passing fancy.

  • Only when all other choices have failed
  • A short-lived interest
  • Honest, open, and legal
  • Everyone without distinction
Correct answer(s):
  • A short-lived interest

What is the figurative meaning of Against the grain?

  • A question that is debatable or no longer important
  • Opposite to what is usual or natural
  • Something that makes someone understand the truth
  • Something that distracts attention from the real issue
  • Using all one’s strength, effort, or resources
Correct answer(s):
  • Opposite to what is usual or natural

What is the figurative meaning of A pipe dream?

  • As a normal or expected thing
  • A warning that makes someone realize action is needed
  • A very big change
  • An unrealistic hope or plan
  • A general improvement that benefits everyone
Correct answer(s):
  • An unrealistic hope or plan

Which meaning matches the phrase All and sundry?

  • Keeping a promise
  • At the beginning
  • Everyone without distinction
  • As a normal or expected thing
Correct answer(s):
  • Everyone without distinction

Which meaning matches the phrase A poor show?

  • A situation where both sides must give or act
  • A disappointing performance or result
  • A brief success that does not last
  • Something that distracts attention from the real issue
Correct answer(s):
  • A disappointing performance or result

Choose the best interpretation of All in a day’s work.

  • Available for someone to use
  • A normal part of one’s duty or job
  • A short-lived interest
  • Using all one’s strength, effort, or resources
Correct answer(s):
  • A normal part of one's duty or job

Choose the best interpretation of A red herring.

  • A phrase used when someone does not want to say who gave the information
  • A person with a lot of experience
  • A mind focused on only one thing
  • Something that distracts attention from the real issue
Correct answer(s):
  • Something that distracts attention from the real issue