1. What does “break the ice” mean?
- Start a friendly conversation
- Stop talking to everyone
- Wait for someone’s reply
- Avoid a new discussion
Correct Answer: Start a friendly conversation
2. What does “hit the nail on the head” mean?
- Be exactly right about something
- Do something completely wrong
- Avoid giving your opinion
- Try to confuse others
Correct Answer: Be exactly right about something
3. What does “bite the bullet” mean?
- Run away from the situation
- Accept something difficult bravely
- Complain about small problems
- Delay work for later
Correct Answer: Accept something difficult bravely
4. What does “jump the gun” mean?
- Start something too early
- Finish something very late
- Run fast in a competition
- Avoid doing any work
Correct Answer: Start something too early
5. What does “move heaven and earth” mean?
- Sleep peacefully without care
- Complain loudly to others
- Make every possible effort
- Wait for luck to change
Correct Answer: Make every possible effort
6. What does “cut corners” mean?
- Do something carefully and slowly
- Follow all the proper rules
- Do something quickly but carelessly
- Work with full honesty
Correct Answer: Do something quickly but carelessly
7. What does “hit the road” mean?
- Start a journey or trip
- Stop traveling immediately
- Get lost on the way
- Return home soon
Correct Answer: Start a journey or trip
8. What does “hold your tongue” mean?
- Speak loudly with anger
- Answer without thinking
- Ask too many questions
- Keep silent and not speak
Correct Answer: Keep silent and not speak
9. What does “throw in the towel” mean?
- Give up or quit trying
- Try again and again
- Fight till the end
- Ask for more time
Correct Answer: Give up or quit trying
10. What does “let bygones be bygones” mean?
- Remember old troubles always
- Complain about old issues
- Keep thinking about the past
- Forget past quarrels or mistakes
Correct Answer: Forget past quarrels or mistakes
11. What does “walk the talk” mean?
- Speak without meaning it
- Do what you say
- Dream without action
- Complain without reason
Correct Answer: Do what you say
12. What does “pull strings” mean?
- Wait patiently for results
- Speak politely to elders
- Use influence to get something
- Act rudely with others
Correct Answer: Use influence to get something
13. What does “leave no stone unturned” mean?
- Try every possible way
- Refuse to do any work
- Forget about the task
- Work only for a short time
Correct Answer: Try every possible way
14. What does “beat around the bush” mean?
- Speak clearly and quickly
- Answer in a single line
- Ask direct questions
- Avoid talking directly about something
Correct Answer: Avoid talking directly about something
15. What does “make waves” mean?
- Cause trouble or excitement
- Work silently and slowly
- Stay calm and quiet
- Avoid all big issues
Correct Answer: Cause trouble or excitement
16. What does “fly off the handle” mean?
- Control anger easily
- Laugh at a small joke
- Speak softly to others
- Lose temper suddenly
Correct Answer: Lose temper suddenly
17. What does “hit the sack” mean?
- Go to bed to sleep
- Start doing work
- Go shopping happily
- Leave the house early
Correct Answer: Go to bed to sleep
18. What does “get the ball rolling” mean?
- Stop a discussion suddenly
- Start an activity or process
- End something quickly
- Wait for others to begin
Correct Answer: Start an activity or process
19. What does “pull the plug” mean?
- Stop something suddenly
- Repair a broken machine
- Start something new
- Finish something slowly
Correct Answer: Stop something suddenly
20. What does “kick the bucket” mean?
- To run away
- To die
- To work hard
- To sing loudly
Correct Answer: To die
21. What does “hit below the belt” mean?
- Act unfairly or meanly
- Follow rules honestly
- Work carefully and kindly
- Help others in trouble
Correct Answer: Act unfairly or meanly
22. What does “go the extra mile” mean?
- Do more than what is expected
- Work only for yourself
- Stop after completing half
- Delay your duty often
Correct Answer: Do more than what is expected
23. What does “drag one’s feet” mean?
- Do something slowly or unwillingly
- Run fast to finish early
- Work carefully and quickly
- Jump into a problem eagerly
Correct Answer: Do something slowly or unwillingly
24. What does “get your act together” mean?
- Organize yourself and work better
- Lose confidence and give up
- Complain about every mistake
- Wait for others to help
Correct Answer: Organize yourself and work better
25. What does “jump to conclusions” mean?
- Decide something without facts
- Think deeply before deciding
- Ask everyone for advice
- Take a long time to answer
Correct Answer: Decide something without facts
26. What does “keep the ball rolling” mean?
- Continue what is already started
- Stop work and rest
- Wait for another chance
- Change your goal suddenly
Correct Answer: Continue what is already started
27. What does “let off steam” mean?
- Release built-up anger or stress
- Hide your feelings quietly
- Forget your mistakes quickly
- Smile without a reason
Correct Answer: Release built-up anger or stress
28. What does “throw cold water on something” mean?
- Encourage people to do better
- Speak kindly about others
- Discourage or stop enthusiasm
- Work hard and be positive
Correct Answer: Discourage or stop enthusiasm
29. What does “hold your horses” mean?
- Act fast and finish quickly
- Wait and be patient
- Run without thinking
- Jump into a situation
Correct Answer: Wait and be patient
30. What does “strike while the iron is hot” mean?
- Wait for things to get easier
- Take advantage of a good opportunity
- Delay the work for later
- Refuse all opportunities
Correct Answer: Take advantage of a good opportunity
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