1. What does the idiom “add fuel to the fire” mean?
- Make a bad situation worse
- Stop the argument
- Cool things down
- Forget the issue
Correct Answer: Make a bad situation worse
2. What does “a blessing in disguise” mean?
- A clear advantage
- Something good that seems bad at first
- A sudden disaster
- An open secret
Correct Answer: Something good that seems bad at first
3. What does “once in a blue moon” mean?
- Happening very rarely
- Happening frequently
- Happening daily
- Happening soon
Correct Answer: Happening very rarely
4. What does “a dime a dozen” mean?
- Very common and cheap
- Very expensive
- Very rare
- Very useful
Correct Answer: Very common and cheap
5. What does “hit the nail on the head” mean?
- Miss the point
- Say exactly the right thing
- Speak harshly
- Be uncertain
Correct Answer: Say exactly the right thing
6. What does “cost an arm and a leg” mean?
- Be very expensive
- Be very cheap
- Be affordable
- Be free
Correct Answer: Be very expensive
7. What does “cry over spilt milk” mean?
- Regret something that cannot be changed
- Fix the mistake
- Be happy again
- Forget the past
Correct Answer: Regret something that cannot be changed
8. What does “cut corners” mean?
- Do something cheaply or carelessly
- Work perfectly
- Follow all rules
- Take extra care
Correct Answer: Do something cheaply or carelessly
9. What does “the ball is in your court” mean?
- It’s your turn to take action
- You lost the chance
- Someone else decides
- You won the game
Correct Answer: It’s your turn to take action
10. What does “beat around the bush” mean?
- Speak clearly
- Avoid talking directly about something
- Argue loudly
- Decide quickly
Correct Answer: Avoid talking directly about something
11. What does “spill the beans” mean?
- Reveal a secret
- Hide the truth
- Stay quiet
- Lie to someone
Correct Answer: Reveal a secret
12. What does “burn the midnight oil” mean?
- Sleep all day
- Work late into the night
- Work carelessly
- Take a break
Correct Answer: Work late into the night
13. What does “hit the sack” mean?
- Go to sleep
- Start working
- Eat food
- Wake up
Correct Answer: Go to sleep
14. What does “let the cat out of the bag” mean?
- Keep something hidden
- Reveal a secret accidentally
- Buy something
- Stop a quarrel
Correct Answer: Reveal a secret accidentally
15. What does “bite your tongue” mean?
- Talk continuously
- Stop yourself from saying something
- Shout loudly
- Speak the truth
Correct Answer: Stop yourself from saying something
16. What does “under the weather” mean?
- Feeling unwell
- Feeling very happy
- Feeling angry
- Feeling confused
Correct Answer: Feeling unwell
17. What does “make ends meet” mean?
- Save huge wealth
- Manage with limited money
- Borrow money
- Spend lavishly
Correct Answer: Manage with limited money
18. What does “a piece of cake” mean?
- Something very easy to do
- Something very difficult
- Something very boring
- Something very risky
Correct Answer: Something very easy to do
19. What does “to be all ears” mean?
- Listen carefully
- Ignore others
- Speak fast
- Be inattentive
Correct Answer: Listen carefully
20. What does “to beat the clock” mean?
- Finish something before the deadline
- Fail to finish
- Forget the task
- Work slowly
Correct Answer: Finish something before the deadline
21. What does “to jump on the bandwagon” mean?
- Reject the trend
- Join a popular trend
- Do something new
- Act differently
Correct Answer: Join a popular trend
22. What does “to have butterflies in one’s stomach” mean?
- Feel nervous
- Feel proud
- Feel lazy
- Feel excited calmly
Correct Answer: Feel nervous
23. What does “to kill two birds with one stone” mean?
- Achieve two goals with one action
- Fail completely
- Lose both chances
- Act foolishly
Correct Answer: Achieve two goals with one action
24. What does “to be the apple of one’s eye” mean?
- Be very dear to someone
- Be ignored
- Be disliked
- Be unknown
Correct Answer: Be very dear to someone
25. What does “to throw in the towel” mean?
- Admit defeat
- Win the game
- Continue fighting
- Start again
Correct Answer: Admit defeat
26. What does “to be on cloud nine” mean?
- Be angry
- Be extremely happy
- Be tired
- Be hopeless
Correct Answer: Be extremely happy
27. What does “to hit the books” mean?
- Start studying seriously
- Close the books
- Take rest
- Play games
Correct Answer: Start studying seriously
28. What does “to keep an eye on” mean?
- Ignore completely
- Watch carefully
- Forget soon
- Leave immediately
Correct Answer: Watch carefully
29. What does “to put all your eggs in one basket” mean?
- Depend on only one plan or idea
- Try many options
- Be very safe
- Work in groups
Correct Answer: Depend on only one plan or idea
30. What does “to miss the boat” mean?
- Lose an opportunity
- Catch the chance
- Win easily
- Act wisely
Correct Answer: Lose an opportunity
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