Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Salt of the earth'. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Salt of the earth'.

A. A mineral

B. A dishonest person

C. Salty soil

D. A very good and honest person

Answer: Option D

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It means a person of great worth.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'To keep the ball rolling'.

A. To roll a ball

B. To play a ball game

C. To stop a ball

D. To maintain the momentum of an activity

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to continue progressing or keep things moving.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Sour grapes'.

A. Pretending to despise something one cannot have

B. Unripe grapes

C. A wine

D. A sweet fruit

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Correct Answer: Option A

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It means a disparaging attitude to something unattainable.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Take a rain check'.

A. To check rain

B. To cancel

C. To postpone an invitation for a later time

D. To go immediately

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Correct Answer: Option C

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It means to defer acceptance of an offer.

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