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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom “Burn the midnight oil”

A
To waste electricity at night
B
To work late into the night
C
To light a lamp for decoration
D
To sleep early

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

“Burn the midnight oil” means to stay up late working or studying, often to complete an important task or prepare for exams.
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What is the correct meaning of the idiom to hit the nail on the head

A
To do or say something exactly right
B
To destroy something completely
C
To attack someone physically
D
To work very hard without success

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

To hit the nail on the head means to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom a piece of cake

A
Something that is very sweet
B
A task that is extremely difficult
C
Something that is very easy to do
D
A small portion of a larger problem

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

A piece of cake refers to a task or activity that is very easy or simple to accomplish.
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Identify the meaning of the idiom bite the bullet

A
To avoid a difficult situation entirely
B
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation courageously
C
To threaten someone with dire consequences
D
To get injured in a severe accident

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Bite the bullet means to endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and resilience.
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What does the idiom break the ice mean

A
To initiate a conversation in an awkward situation
B
To do something highly dangerous
C
To cancel a planned event abruptly
D
To ruin a perfectly good plan

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

To break the ice means to relieve tension or get conversation going in a strained situation.
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Select the correct meaning of the phrase spill the beans

A
To drop one's food accidentally
B
To reveal a secret prematurely
C
To harvest crops out of season
D
To cook a very complex meal

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Spill the beans is an idiom that means to disclose a secret or reveal hidden information.
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What is the meaning of the idiom cost an arm and a leg

A
To be extremely expensive
B
To result in severe physical injury
C
To require a lot of physical effort
D
To be completely worthless

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

If something costs an arm and a leg, it is extremely expensive or reasonably overpriced.
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Choose the correct meaning for the idiom under the weather

A
Experiencing extreme climate conditions
B
Feeling slightly ill or sick
C
Standing outside in the rain
D
Being depressed about the future

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

To feel under the weather means to feel ill, unwell, or sick.
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Identify the meaning of the idiom cut corners

A
To do something poorly to save time or money
B
To trim the edges of a document
C
To take a shorter route home
D
To remove unnecessary details from a report

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Cutting corners means undertaking a task quickly and carelessly to save money or effort.
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What does the idiom add insult to injury mean

A
To physically assault someone who is already hurt
B
To make a bad situation even worse
C
To apologize insincerely
D
To demand compensation for a minor mistake

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Adding insult to injury implies worsening an already unfavorable or bad situation.
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