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What does the phrase A sitting duck suggest?

  • An unpleasant fact that is difficult to accept
  • As a normal or expected thing
  • Everyone without distinction
  • An offer of peace
  • An easy target for attack or criticism
Correct answer(s):
  • An easy target for attack or criticism

Pick the correct meaning of the expression A snowball effect.

  • A short-lived interest
  • A situation where something grows larger or more serious over time
  • Very hostile and ready to quarrel
  • A difficult or awkward situation
Correct answer(s):
  • A situation where something grows larger or more serious over time

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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