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Question #121

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Jack of all trades'.

A. A master of many skills

B. A tradesman named Jack

C. A specialist

D. A person with many skills but not an expert in any

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means a versatile person who is not outstanding in any field.

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Question #122

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Jog one's memory'.

A. To run

B. To remind or help someone recall

C. To forget

D. To exercise

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to cause someone to remember something.

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Question #123

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Jump on the bandwagon'.

A. To jump over

B. To follow a popular trend

C. To board a wagon

D. To stay behind

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to join others in doing something fashionable.

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Question #124

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Keep at arm's length'.

A. To hug

B. To avoid becoming too friendly

C. To hold hands

D. To measure length

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to keep a safe distance in a relationship.

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Question #125

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Keep one's chin up'.

A. To exercise the chin

B. To shave

C. To look up

D. To remain cheerful in difficult times

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to stay positive and brave.

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Question #126

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Keep under wraps'.

A. To display openly

B. To cover with a blanket

C. To wrap a gift

D. To keep something secret

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to hide or conceal information.

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Question #127

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Kick the bucket'.

A. To play football

B. To carry water

C. To die

D. To hit a bucket with a foot

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a humorous or informal way to say someone has died.

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Question #128

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Kill two birds with one stone'.

A. To hunt birds

B. To achieve two things with a single action

C. To throw stones

D. To be cruel

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to accomplish two tasks at once efficiently.

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Question #129

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Lame excuse'.

A. A physical limp

B. A painful excuse

C. A genuine reason

D. A weak and unsatisfactory excuse

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It refers to an unconvincing justification.

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Question #130

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Last straw'.

A. A straw used last

B. The final problem that causes a breakdown

C. A drinking straw

D. The first straw

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means the last in a series of irritating events that leads to anger.

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Question #131

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Lead someone by the nose'.

A. To pull someone's nose

B. To smell

C. To guide gently

D. To control or dominate someone completely

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to make someone follow blindly.

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Question #132

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Leave no stone unturned'.

A. To build a wall

B. To leave stones alone

C. To dig everywhere

D. To try every possible method

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to do everything possible to achieve a goal.

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Question #133

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Let the cat out of the bag'.

A. To buy a cat

B. To put a cat in a bag

C. To free a cat

D. To reveal a secret unintentionally

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to disclose something that was supposed to be hidden.

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Question #134

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Like a cat on hot bricks'.

A. Very anxious or restless

B. A cat on a roof

C. Comfortable

D. A sleeping cat

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means being extremely nervous or uneasy.

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Question #135

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Lion's share'.

A. The largest part or most of something

B. An equal division

C. A lion's portion of meat

D. A small share

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means the major portion.

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Question #136

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Look before you leap'.

A. To see then jump

B. To climb

C. To jump suddenly

D. To think carefully before acting

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It advises caution and consideration before taking a risk.

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Question #137

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Lose heart'.

A. To become discouraged

B. To have a heart attack

C. To be brave

D. To love

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to lose hope or confidence.

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Question #138

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Make a mountain out of a molehill'.

A. To create a landscape

B. To exaggerate a small problem

C. To ignore an issue

D. To climb a hill

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to make a minor issue seem much bigger.

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Question #139

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Make ends meet'.

A. To manage financially with limited resources

B. To tie ropes

C. To end a meeting

D. To meet someone

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to live within one's income.

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Question #140

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Make hay while the sun shines'.

A. To dry grass

B. To take advantage of a favourable opportunity

C. To work in the sun

D. To farm

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to exploit a good situation while it lasts.

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