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Question #161

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Pull someone's leg'.

A. To tease or joke with someone

B. To pull a leg muscle

C. To help someone

D. To trip someone

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to playfully deceive someone.

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Question #162

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Put all your eggs in one basket'.

A. To gather eggs

B. To cook omelette

C. To risk everything on a single venture

D. To diversify

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to depend entirely on one plan or option.

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Question #163

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Put the cart before the horse'.

A. To load a horse

B. To do things in the wrong order

C. To push a cart

D. To plan properly

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to reverse the logical sequence of events.

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Question #164

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Raining cats and dogs'.

A. Animals falling

B. A light shower

C. A sunny day

D. Raining very heavily

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means very heavy rainfall.

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Question #165

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Read between the lines'.

A. To read aloud

B. To read slowly

C. To understand the hidden meaning

D. To skip lines

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to perceive an implicit message.

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Question #166

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

A. A celebration

B. A tape measure

C. A red ribbon

D. Excessive bureaucracy and formalities

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It refers to official rules that cause delay.

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Question #167

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Rub the wrong way'.

A. To soothe

B. To irritate or annoy

C. To massage incorrectly

D. To polish

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to unintentionally upset someone.

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Question #168

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Run out of steam'.

A. To have a steam engine

B. To gain momentum

C. To cook with steam

D. To lose energy or enthusiasm

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to become exhausted and unable to continue.

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Question #169

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Save for a rainy day'.

A. To save water for dry days

B. To save money for future needs

C. To store rain

D. To spend freely

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to keep resources for a time of difficulty.

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Question #170

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'See eye to eye'.

A. To stare

B. To have good vision

C. To agree fully

D. To look at eyes

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to be in complete agreement.

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Question #171

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Sell like hot cakes'.

A. To bake

B. To sell very quickly

C. To sell cakes

D. To give away free

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means something is sold rapidly in large numbers.

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Question #172

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Sit on the fence'.

A. To climb

B. To sit on a fence

C. To remain neutral; avoid taking sides

D. To be active

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to delay deciding between two options.

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Question #173

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Smell a rat'.

A. To suspect something is wrong

B. To sniff a rodent

C. To find a rat

D. To have a cold

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to be suspicious about a deceit.

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Question #174

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Snake in the grass'.

A. A reptile in the lawn

B. A hidden enemy or traitor

C. A harmless person

D. A gardener

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It describes someone who pretends to be a friend but is treacherous.

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Question #175

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Spill the beans'.

A. To drop a can of beans

B. To cook

C. To reveal secret information

D. To eat

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to disclose a secret accidentally or intentionally.

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Question #176

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Stand on ceremony'.

A. To behave very formally

B. To attend a ceremony

C. To sit informally

D. To break rules

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to insist on strict etiquette.

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Question #177

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Steal the show'.

A. To leave a show

B. To attract most attention and praise

C. To rob a theatre

D. To perform poorly

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to outperform everyone else.

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Question #178

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Stick to one's guns'.

A. To hold firearms

B. To surrender

C. To maintain one's position firmly

D. To shoot

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to refuse to change one's opinion despite opposition.

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Question #179

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Straight from the horse's mouth'.

A. From a veterinarian

B. From a horse

C. Unreliable gossip

D. Directly from the most reliable source

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means first-hand information from an authoritative source.

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Question #180

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Take a back seat'.

A. To drive

B. To sit at the back

C. To lead

D. To become less important or take a subordinate role

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to allow others to take the lead.

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