Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Cut and run'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Cut and run'.

A. To flee hastily from a difficult situation

B. To walk slowly

C. To stay and fight

D. To cut and then run

Answer: Option A

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It means to escape quickly to avoid trouble.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Keep one's head above water'.

A. To swim

B. To just manage to survive financially

C. To float

D. To drown

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Correct Answer: Option B

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It means to barely avoid debt or failure.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bitter pill to swallow'.

A. A sweet tablet

B. An unpleasant fact that must be accepted

C. A tasty medicine

D. An easy decision

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Correct Answer: Option B

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It refers to a hard-to-accept disappointment or humiliation.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Come what may'.

A. A planned outcome

B. Only good things

C. No matter what happens

D. A possible event

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Correct Answer: Option C

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It means regardless of what difficulties arise.

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