Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Fish in troubled waters'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Fish in troubled waters'.

A. To try to gain advantage from a chaotic situation

B. To clean water

C. To swim

D. To fish during a storm

Answer: Option A

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It means to exploit disorder.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Every dog has its day'.

A. Dogs have days

B. Dogs are lucky

C. Everyone gets a chance of success eventually

D. Only dogs succeed

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Correct Answer: Option C

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It means everyone will have good fortune at some point.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A bed of thorns'.

A. A comfortable situation

B. A bed of roses

C. A soft bedding

D. A situation full of difficulties

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Correct Answer: Option D

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It means a troublesome or painful situation.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A penny saved is a penny earned'.

A. Pennies are worthless

B. Saving money is as good as earning it

C. Only earn, don't save

D. Spend all you save

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Correct Answer: Option B

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It means saving your money is just as valuable as earning more.

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