Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Rack and ruin'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Rack and ruin'.

A. A building

B. A storage rack

C. A clean condition

D. A state of decay or destruction

Answer: Option D

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It means dilapidation.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Last straw'.

A. A drinking straw

B. A straw used last

C. The first straw

D. The final problem that causes a breakdown

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means the last in a series of irritating events that leads to anger.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hot on the heels'.

A. With sore heels

B. Far away

C. Slow

D. Following closely behind

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Correct Answer: Option D

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It means to be in close pursuit.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Dig in one's heels'.

A. To stubbornly refuse to yield

B. To agree easily

C. To climb

D. To run

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to resist change firmly.

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