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Question #481

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A stone's throw'.

A. A stone's weight

B. A very short distance

C. A long distance

D. Throwing a stone

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means very close by.

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Question #482

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A tall order'.

A. A difficult or unreasonable request

B. An easy task

C. A high building

D. A large order

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means something that is very challenging to accomplish.

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Question #483

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A tough cookie'.

A. A weak person

B. A hard biscuit

C. A determined and resilient person

D. A tasty snack

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means someone who can handle difficulties.

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Question #484

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A tower of strength'.

A. A weak structure

B. A supportive and reliable person

C. A tall building

D. A gym exercise

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means someone who provides solid support in times of trouble.

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Question #485

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A wolf in sheep's clothing'.

A. A sheep with a wolf

B. A friendly person

C. A dangerous person pretending to be harmless

D. A disguised animal

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means someone who appears kind but is secretly hostile.

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Question #486

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Above board'.

A. A wooden board

B. Secretive

C. Honest and open

D. On a ship's deck

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means completely legitimate and transparent.

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Question #487

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Absence makes the heart grow fonder'.

A. Heart disease

B. Absence causes anger

C. Being apart increases affection

D. Forgetting loved ones

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means you love someone more when they are away.

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Question #488

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Actions speak louder than words'.

A. Speaking is important

B. What someone does is more important than what they say

C. Actions are silent

D. Words are louder

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means deeds are a better indicator of character.

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Question #489

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'After one's own heart'.

A. A heart condition

B. Following a heart

C. Being heartbroken

D. Sharing one's tastes and interests

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means having similar likes and values.

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Question #490

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'All agog'.

A. Bored

B. Angry

C. Tired

D. Full of excited anticipation

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means being very eager and excited.

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Question #491

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'All at sea'.

A. Confused and disoriented

B. Swimming

C. On a ship

D. Relaxed

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means being completely lost and uncertain.

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Question #492

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'All in a day's work'.

A. A holiday

B. A day's labour

C. A very special task

D. Routine and not unusual

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means something is a normal part of the job.

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Question #493

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'All the rage'.

A. Out of style

B. Extremely fashionable

C. A temper tantrum

D. Very angry

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means something is very popular at the moment.

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Question #494

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'An albatross around the neck'.

A. A necklace

B. A lucky charm

C. A heavy burden or curse

D. A bird accessory

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means a persistent problem that prevents success.

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Question #495

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'An eye for an eye'.

A. An eye exam

B. A blind eye

C. Forgiveness

D. Retaliation in kind

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means punishing someone by doing the same harm they did.

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Question #496

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'An old flame'.

A. A former romantic partner

B. A candle

C. An old fire

D. A new love

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means someone with whom one had a past romantic relationship.

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Question #497

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Apple-pie order'.

A. A pie recipe

B. A messy place

C. A dessert

D. Perfect order and neatness

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means arranged very neatly and tidily.

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Question #498

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Armed to the teeth'.

A. Having teeth

B. Heavily armed

C. Dental hygiene

D. Without weapons

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means carrying many weapons.

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Question #499

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'As the crow flies'.

A. A long route

B. A bird's flight

C. The shortest distance between two points

D. A curved path

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means a straight line distance.

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Question #500

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'At a loss'.

A. Profitable

B. Winning

C. Uncertain or puzzled

D. Lost in a forest

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means being confused and not knowing what to do.

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