1. What does “let the cat out of the bag” mean?
- Hide something important
- Buy a new pet animal
- Reveal a secret carelessly
- Protect a secret carefully
Correct Answer: Reveal a secret carelessly
2. What does “wild goose chase” mean?
- A short and easy journey
- A successful and quick task
- A foolish or hopeless search
- A pleasant and happy travel
Correct Answer: A foolish or hopeless search
3. What does “the lion’s share” mean?
- A small and useless portion
- A fair and equal share for all
- The largest or best part of something
- A new and unknown piece
Correct Answer: The largest or best part of something
4. What does “a white elephant” mean?
- Something costly but useless
- Something beautiful and valuable
- Something helpful and strong
- Something easy to use
Correct Answer: Something costly but useless
5. What does “smell a rat” mean?
- Suspect something wrong
- Trust everyone blindly
- Forget what happened
- Be sure about facts
Correct Answer: Suspect something wrong
6. What does “busy as a bee” mean?
- Very hardworking and active
- Very slow and lazy
- Very shy and quiet
- Very rude and careless
Correct Answer: Very hardworking and active
7. What does “dog days” mean?
- Rainy and windy days
- Very hot and uncomfortable days
- Cool and pleasant evenings
- Cold and freezing nights
Correct Answer: Very hot and uncomfortable days
8. What does “black sheep” mean?
- A lucky and kind family member
- A person who brings shame to a group
- A leader in the family
- A successful businessman
Correct Answer: A person who brings shame to a group
9. What does “make a mountain out of a molehill” mean?
- Exaggerate a small problem
- Solve problems very quickly
- Ignore all little mistakes
- Act wisely and calmly
Correct Answer: Exaggerate a small problem
10. What does “as free as a bird” mean?
- Completely free and independent
- Careless and lazy
- Polite and obedient
- Lonely and quiet
Correct Answer: Completely free and independent
11. What does “a fish out of water” mean?
- Comfortable in every situation
- Uncomfortable in an unfamiliar place
- Happy and confident always
- Energetic in any condition
Correct Answer: Uncomfortable in an unfamiliar place
12. What does “hold your horses” mean?
- Act fast and finish early
- Be patient and wait
- Run quickly and win
- Speak without thinking
Correct Answer: Be patient and wait
13. What does “cry wolf” mean?
- Raise a false alarm
- Tell the complete truth
- Stay calm and silent
- Trust everyone easily
Correct Answer: Raise a false alarm
14. What does “take the bull by the horns” mean?
- Avoid a difficult situation
- Run away from troubles
- Face a problem bravely
- Complain about small issues
Correct Answer: Face a problem bravely
15. What does “kill two birds with one stone” mean?
- Fail twice in one attempt
- Achieve two goals with one effort
- Waste time on small tasks
- Help others without gain
Correct Answer: Achieve two goals with one effort
16. What does “get off one’s high horse” mean?
- Stop being proud or arrogant
- Become proud and rude
- Stay quiet and polite
- Show anger without reason
Correct Answer: Stop being proud or arrogant
17. What does “as stubborn as a mule” mean?
- Very stubborn or unwilling to change
- Very generous and kind
- Very smart and clever
- Very friendly and calm
Correct Answer: Very stubborn or unwilling to change
18. What does “rain cats and dogs” mean?
- Rain very heavily
- Rain lightly and slowly
- Stop raining suddenly
- Rain for only a few minutes
Correct Answer: Rain very heavily
19. What does “a bird’s eye view” mean?
- A detailed and close look
- A short story about birds
- A general view from above
- A dream about flying
Correct Answer: A general view from above
20. What does “straight from the horse’s mouth” mean?
- From the most reliable source
- From a random guess
- From a friend’s idea
- From a wrong report
Correct Answer: From the most reliable source
21. What does “cat nap” mean?
- A short and light sleep
- A long and deep sleep
- A heavy and restless nap
- A late and lazy rest
Correct Answer: A short and light sleep
22. What does “frog in the throat” mean?
- Temporary hoarseness in the voice
- Complete loss of speech
- Hunger after long talking
- Pain in the chest
Correct Answer: Temporary hoarseness in the voice
23. What does “the early bird catches the worm” mean?
- People who act early succeed
- Those who wait succeed later
- Those who sleep more win
- Those who delay succeed last
Correct Answer: People who act early succeed
24. What does “barking up the wrong tree” mean?
- Making a wrong assumption
- Searching in the right place
- Helping the wrong person
- Speaking kindly to others
Correct Answer: Making a wrong assumption
25. What does “as cool as a cucumber” mean?
- Very calm and relaxed
- Very angry and rude
- Very excited and loud
- Very tired and sleepy
Correct Answer: Very calm and relaxed
26. What does “a sitting duck” mean?
- A person who escapes easily
- An easy and helpless target
- A strong and safe winner
- A busy and tired worker
Correct Answer: An easy and helpless target
27. What does “the world is your oyster” mean?
- You can achieve anything you wish
- You have no chance to win
- You are lost in your thoughts
- You cannot do anything
Correct Answer: You can achieve anything you wish
28. What does “under the weather” mean?
- Feeling slightly unwell
- Enjoying the rain happily
- Travelling in the sun
- Working outside all day
Correct Answer: Feeling slightly unwell
29. What does “nest egg” mean?
- Savings for future use
- Spending without control
- Borrowing from others
- Starting a new business
Correct Answer: Savings for future use
30. What does “chicken out” mean?
- Lose courage and back out
- Act bravely and face it
- Laugh and forget things
- Try again with force
Correct Answer: Lose courage and back out
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