Idioms and phrases MCQs

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Q.301 What does the idiom cast a shadow mean
A To block the sunlight perfectly
B To spoil a good situation with something unpleasant or causing worry
C To violently follow someone secretly
D To cast a magical spell on an enemy
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Q.302 Select the correct meaning of chase your tail
A An animal acting playfully in a circle
B To spend a lot of time and energy doing things but actually achieving very little
C To run away from your responsibilities
D To closely follow someone without them knowing
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Q.303 What is the meaning of the idiom cheap at half the price
A Extremely overpriced and not worth buying
B Reasonably priced and a very good bargain
C A scam where items are sold at a fake discount
D An item that is completely worthless
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Q.304 Choose the correct meaning of clean slate
A A thoroughly washed blackboard
B An opportunity to start over completely fresh without prejudice or past mistakes
C A completely empty bank account
D A person who has never committed a crime
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Q.305 Identify the meaning of the idiom clear as mud
A Water that is highly polluted
B Not clear at all and very confusing to understand
C An extremely transparent and honest explanation
D A path that is totally blocked by dirt
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Q.306 What does the idiom close but no cigar mean
A Being near someone who is smoking
B Falling just short of a successful outcome or a goal
C A completely terrible failure in a game
D Winning a major prize in a competition
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Q.307 Select the correct meaning of cold turkey
A A dish served strictly during holidays
B The abrupt and complete cessation of a habit or addiction without phasing it out
C A person who is extremely unfeeling and harsh
D Feeling extremely cold during winter
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Q.308 What is the meaning of the idiom come rain or shine
A A forecast predicting highly unstable weather
B No matter what happens or whatever the circumstances may be
C A person who complains regardless of the situation
D An event heavily dependent on the climate
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Q.309 Choose the correct meaning of cut to the chase
A To violently interrupt a movie scene
B To get directly to the main point without wasting time on details
C To physically run after someone aggressively
D To abandon a project right before finishing
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