1. What does the idiom “a blessing in disguise” mean?
- A hidden secret
- A good thing that seemed bad at first
- A curse from someone
- A miracle from God
Correct Answer: A good thing that seemed bad at first
2. What does “beat around the bush” mean?
- Avoid the main topic
- Argue with others
- Finish quickly
- Speak clearly
Correct Answer: Avoid the main topic
3. What does “once in a blue moon” mean?
- Very rarely
- On a full moon
- Every month
- Very often
Correct Answer: Very rarely
4. What does “cry over spilt milk” mean?
- Ask for sympathy
- Cry without reason
- Be careless
- Regret something that cannot be changed
Correct Answer: Regret something that cannot be changed
5. What does “hit the nail on the head” mean?
- Hit something hard
- Be exactly right
- Do something wrong
- Miss the target
Correct Answer: Be exactly right
6. What does “cost an arm and a leg” mean?
- Be very cheap
- Be free of cost
- Be half-priced
- Be very expensive
Correct Answer: Be very expensive
7. What does “let the cat out of the bag” mean?
- Reveal a secret
- Hide something
- Catch a cat
- Make a mistake
Correct Answer: Reveal a secret
8. What does “burn the midnight oil” mean?
- Study in the morning
- Sleep late
- Work late at night
- Waste time
Correct Answer: Work late at night
9. What does “barking up the wrong tree” mean?
- Make a wrong assumption
- Be angry
- Look for a dog
- Complain loudly
Correct Answer: Make a wrong assumption
10. What does “the ball is in your court” mean?
- You must start over
- It’s your decision now
- You lost the game
- You are being judged
Correct Answer: It’s your decision now
11. What does “kill two birds with one stone” mean?
- Lose both chances
- Miss two opportunities
- Be cruel
- Achieve two things at once
Correct Answer: Achieve two things at once
12. What does “a piece of cake” mean?
- Tasteless
- Very easy
- Impossible
- Very difficult
Correct Answer: Very easy
13. What does “under the weather” mean?
- Feeling ill
- Staying outside
- Enjoying the rain
- Being sad
Correct Answer: Feeling ill
14. What does “once bitten, twice shy” mean?
- Forget the past
- Try again without care
- Be foolish again
- Be cautious after a bad experience
Correct Answer: Be cautious after a bad experience
15. What does “hit the sack” mean?
- Clean the room
- Start a fight
- Go to work
- Go to sleep
Correct Answer: Go to sleep
16. What does “add fuel to the fire” mean?
- Calm things down
- Put out the fire
- Make a bad situation worse
- Help someone
Correct Answer: Make a bad situation worse
17. What does “break the ice” mean?
- Break something
- Avoid people
- Start a friendly conversation
- Act rudely
Correct Answer: Start a friendly conversation
18. What does “in hot water” mean?
- In trouble
- Feeling cold
- Being successful
- Taking a bath
Correct Answer: In trouble
19. What does “call it a day” mean?
- Celebrate something
- Stop working for the day
- Take a break
- Start work
Correct Answer: Stop working for the day
20. What does “a storm in a teacup” mean?
- Being emotional
- Keeping secrets
- A natural disaster
- Making a small issue seem big
Correct Answer: Making a small issue seem big
21. What does “on cloud nine” mean?
- Extremely sad
- Extremely happy
- In a hurry
- Daydreaming
Correct Answer: Extremely happy
22. What does “pull someone’s leg” mean?
- Criticize someone
- Argue with someone
- Tease or joke with someone
- Help someone walk
Correct Answer: Tease or joke with someone
23. What does “spill the beans” mean?
- Hide a plan
- Reveal the secret
- Waste food
- Cook something
Correct Answer: Reveal the secret
24. What does “cut corners” mean?
- Follow all rules
- Take extra time
- Do something cheaply or carelessly
- Be perfect
Correct Answer: Do something cheaply or carelessly
25. What does “get cold feet” mean?
- Become nervous before doing something
- Be confident
- Feel cold
- Be scared of ice
Correct Answer: Become nervous before doing something
26. What does “a dime a dozen” mean?
- Very rare
- Very costly
- Very special
- Very common
Correct Answer: Very common
27. What does “jump on the bandwagon” mean?
- Avoid the trend
- Ride a bus
- Join a popular trend
- Start something new
Correct Answer: Join a popular trend
28. What does “burn one’s fingers” mean?
- Touch something hot
- Help others
- Suffer from one’s own mistake
- Work too hard
Correct Answer: Suffer from one’s own mistake
29. What does “throw in the towel” mean?
- Start fighting
- Continue working
- Give up
- Celebrate victory
Correct Answer: Give up
30. What does “face the music” mean?
- Dance happily
- Avoid punishment
- Enjoy a song
- Accept the consequences
Correct Answer: Accept the consequences
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