Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Dark horse'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Dark horse'.

A. A slow runner

B. A little-known competitor who surprises

C. A famous person

D. A black horse

Answer: Option B

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It means an unexpected winner.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A wolf in sheep's clothing'.

A. A sheep with a wolf

B. A disguised animal

C. A friendly person

D. A dangerous person pretending to be harmless

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means someone who appears kind but is secretly hostile.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'In the doldrums'.

A. In low spirits; depressed

B. In a storm

C. Sailing

D. Happy and energetic

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Correct Answer: Option A

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It means feeling sad and inactive.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Drown one's sorrows'.

A. To swim

B. To be joyful

C. To drink alcohol to forget problems

D. To cry

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Correct Answer: Option C

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It means to try to escape grief by drinking.

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