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Choose the correct meaning of Dead in the water.

  • Between two equally dangerous or difficult choices
  • To unite in support or defense of a group
  • Unable to continue, work, or succeed
  • From very near or in close contact
Correct answer(s):
  • Unable to continue, work, or succeed

Which answer explains A recipe for disaster correctly?

  • To expose a hidden scandal, secret, or truth
  • A respected and responsible person in a community
  • To reach a stage where one’s ability or value is fully shown
  • A situation likely to lead to failure, danger, or serious trouble
Correct answer(s):
  • A situation likely to lead to failure, danger, or serious trouble

In English grammar, how should A shot across the bow be understood?

  • Because of someone’s request or order
  • To do the same work or follow the same path as someone else
  • A warning action meant to prevent stronger action later
  • A risky action taken without knowing the result
  • To harm or criticize someone who helps or supports you
Correct answer(s):
  • A warning action meant to prevent stronger action later

Which meaning best matches the idiom A thorny issue?

  • With general agreement
  • A clear practical example or warning
  • A difficult and complicated problem
  • From very near or in close contact
Correct answer(s):
  • A difficult and complicated problem

How should we understand In deep water in a sentence?

  • Very quickly
  • In serious difficulty
  • Angry or annoyed
  • The central or most important point
Correct answer(s):
  • In serious difficulty

Pick the correct meaning of the expression In hot pursuit.

  • Chasing closely
  • Have the right or chance to express an opinion
  • Go to bed
  • In general idea, though not always in detail
Correct answer(s):
  • Chasing closely

Which option gives the correct meaning of In question?

  • Receiving public attention
  • Being discussed or doubted
  • Go to bed
  • Dishonestly or without sincere intention
Correct answer(s):
  • Being discussed or doubted

In English, what is meant by Hot under the collar?

  • Nobody knows; it is uncertain
  • In serious difficulty
  • Angry or annoyed
  • Have no connection or effect
Correct answer(s):
  • Angry or annoyed

Select the option that best explains In a bind.

  • In a difficult situation
  • Uncertain and depending on what happens next
  • Try any possible solution when hope is low
  • Make the final decision or final remark
  • In serious difficulty
Correct answer(s):
  • In a difficult situation

Which option gives the correct meaning of In a dilemma?

  • Uncertain and depending on what happens next
  • Despite strong opposition or difficulty
  • Being discussed or doubted
  • Unable to choose between two difficult options
Correct answer(s):
  • Unable to choose between two difficult options

What idea does Grasp at straws usually express?

  • From one place or person to another without success
  • Do something without real interest or effort
  • Try any possible solution when hope is low
  • Refuse to move back or change one’s position
  • Relief that someone or something unwanted is gone
Correct answer(s):
  • Try any possible solution when hope is low

What does the phrase Fish in troubled waters suggest?

  • Control people by making them disagree with each other
  • Avoid someone or something
  • Whether the result is good or bad
  • Bravery gained from drinking alcohol
  • Try to gain advantage from a confused situation
Correct answer(s):
  • Try to gain advantage from a confused situation

For SSC English, identify the meaning of Call into question.

  • By a very small distance or amount
  • Try very hard to help or please someone
  • Become mature or legally adult
  • Cause doubt about something
Correct answer(s):
  • Cause doubt about something

In English, what is meant by Blow hot and cold?

  • With all belongings; completely
  • Very quickly and greatly
  • Keep changing one’s opinion or attitude
  • By means of hard effort or a particular method
Correct answer(s):
  • Keep changing one's opinion or attitude

Choose the best interpretation of At issue.

  • A difficult or awkward situation
  • Unable to deal with a difficult situation any longer
  • The main point being discussed or disputed
  • Using all one’s strength, effort, or resources
Correct answer(s):
  • The main point being discussed or disputed

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

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

What is the correct sense of Not by a long shot?

  • to arrange, establish, or create something
  • responsible for managing something
  • to guide others or go first
  • not at all or not nearly
Correct answer(s):
  • not at all or not nearly

What is the figurative use of In a tight corner?

  • not to mention; even less
  • in a difficult situation with few choices
  • to return money or repay a wrong
  • to break a promise or fail to keep one’s word
Correct answer(s):
  • in a difficult situation with few choices

Choose the meaning that fits Get into trouble.

  • to be watchful and ready for danger or action
  • to perform or complete a task
  • to fail to impress or succeed
  • to become involved in difficulty or punishment
Correct answer(s):
  • to become involved in difficulty or punishment