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Question #361

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Pot calling the kettle black'.

A. Accusing someone of a fault one has oneself

B. A compliment

C. A tea party

D. A cooking analogy

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to hypocritically criticize.

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Question #362

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Pull out all the stops'.

A. To quiet down

B. To stop completely

C. To make a maximum effort

D. To stop an organ

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to use all resources.

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Question #363

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Pull strings'.

A. To cut cords

B. To play a guitar

C. To use one's influence secretly

D. To knit

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to manipulate behind the scenes.

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Question #364

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Pure as the driven snow'.

A. Morally perfect; innocent

B. Impure

C. Snowy color

D. Cold

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means completely virtuous.

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Question #365

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Put a spoke in someone's wheel'.

A. To ride a bike

B. To help

C. To obstruct or spoil someone's plans

D. To repair a wheel

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to hinder.

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Question #366

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Put on airs'.

A. To breathe

B. To act superior or pretentious

C. To fly

D. To be humble

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to behave arrogantly.

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Question #367

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Put one's best foot forward'.

A. To make a good impression by trying hard

B. To walk fast

C. To kick

D. To step back

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to present the best side.

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Question #368

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Rack and ruin'.

A. A state of decay or destruction

B. A storage rack

C. A building

D. A clean condition

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means dilapidation.

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Question #369

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Raise eyebrows'.

A. To lift eyebrows

B. To wink

C. To be happy

D. To cause surprise or mild disapproval

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to shock or astonish.

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Question #370

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Read the riot act'.

A. To start a riot

B. To read a story

C. To read a law

D. To give a stern warning or scolding

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to reprimand severely.

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Question #371

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Red herring'.

A. A distraction from the real issue

B. A cooked fish

C. A real clue

D. A tasty dish

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means a misleading distraction.

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Question #372

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Rest on one's laurels'.

A. To lie on leaves

B. To work harder

C. To be complacent about past achievements

D. To plant trees

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to rely on former glory.

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Question #373

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Ring a bell'.

A. To sound familiar; remind something

B. To make noise

C. To be silent

D. To sound a bell

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to evoke a vague memory.

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Question #374

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Roll out the red carpet'.

A. To clean

B. To ignore

C. To give a grand welcome

D. To lay a carpet

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to receive with special honor.

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Question #375

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Rough diamond'.

A. A person of good nature but lacking refined manners

B. A sharp edge

C. A cut diamond

D. A polished gem

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means someone unrefined but good-hearted.

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Question #376

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Rule of thumb'.

A. A practical approximate method

B. A thumb rule

C. An exact science

D. A measuring device

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means a general guideline.

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Question #377

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Run a tight ship'.

A. To manage an organization strictly and efficiently

B. To tie a ship

C. To sail fast

D. To let loose

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to be a strict and effective manager.

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Question #378

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Run amok'.

A. To run a race

B. To walk slowly

C. To jog

D. To go crazy and behave violently

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to become out of control.

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Question #379

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Run in the same groove'.

A. To be creative

B. To run together

C. To dig a trench

D. To act in a monotonous, unoriginal way

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to follow a fixed routine.

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Question #380

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Salt of the earth'.

A. Salty soil

B. A dishonest person

C. A mineral

D. A very good and honest person

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means a person of great worth.

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