Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Brown nose'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Brown nose'.

A. To be honest

B. A nose with brown color

C. To have a cold

D. To flatter someone obsequiously

Answer: Option D

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It means to act sycophantically to gain favour.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'To make a clean breast of'.

A. To hide a secret

B. To confess fully

C. To wear clean clothes

D. To clean the chest

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Correct Answer: Option B

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It means to admit everything honestly.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Black sheep'.

A. An honest person

B. A hardworking person

C. A disreputable member of a family

D. A black-coloured sheep

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Correct Answer: Option C

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It describes a family member who is considered a disgrace.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Lead the way'.

A. To show the route or direction

B. To get lost

C. To stop

D. To follow

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Correct Answer: Option A

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It means to guide others.

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