Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Carry the day'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Carry the day'.

A. To lift something

B. To postpone

C. To win or succeed

D. To carry a bag

Answer: Option C

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It means to emerge victorious or prove successful.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Carry the can'.

A. To avoid blame

B. To recycle

C. To carry a container

D. To accept the blame or responsibility

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to take responsibility for a mistake.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Dry as a bone'.

A. Moist

B. Completely dry

C. Wet

D. A skeleton

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Dice with death'.

A. To take extremely dangerous risks

B. To gamble safely

C. To play a dice game

D. To avoid danger

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Correct Answer: Option A

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It means to do something life-threateningly risky.

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