1. What does “a white elephant” mean?
- A big animal
- Something costly but useless
- A rare gift
- A precious possession
Correct Answer: Something costly but useless
2. What does “the black sheep” mean?
- A person who wears black
- A disgraceful member of a family or group
- A lucky person
- A kind-hearted man
Correct Answer: A disgraceful member of a family or group
3. What does “let sleeping dogs lie” mean?
- Wake up animals
- Avoid restarting old conflicts
- Complain about the past
- Discuss forgotten things
Correct Answer: Avoid restarting old conflicts
4. What does “a dark horse” mean?
- A dangerous animal
- A person with hidden talents
- A strong competitor
- A weak performer
Correct Answer: A person with hidden talents
5. What does “cry wolf” mean?
- Raise a false alarm
- Help someone
- Be honest
- Be kind
Correct Answer: Raise a false alarm
6. What does “the lion’s share” mean?
- A small part
- A balanced share
- The largest portion
- A hidden gift
Correct Answer: The largest portion
7. What does “a snake in the grass” mean?
- A pet snake
- A close friend
- A secret enemy
- A harmless person
Correct Answer: A secret enemy
8. What does “wild goose chase” mean?
- A bird hunt
- A wise decision
- A foolish or hopeless search
- A secret adventure
Correct Answer: A foolish or hopeless search
9. What does “kill the goose that lays the golden eggs” mean?
- Help someone grow
- Save resources wisely
- Destroy a valuable source through greed
- Stop wasting money
Correct Answer: Destroy a valuable source through greed
10. What does “dog days” mean?
- Cold winter nights
- Busy working hours
- Hot summer days
- Rainy days
Correct Answer: Hot summer days
11. What does “hold your horses” mean?
- Wait and be patient
- Act immediately
- Run fast
- Get angry
Correct Answer: Wait and be patient
12. What does “smell a rat” mean?
- Be certain
- Suspect something wrong
- Trust easily
- Feel lucky
Correct Answer: Suspect something wrong
13. What does “raining cats and dogs” mean?
- Raining lightly
- Raining heavily
- No rain at all
- Raining slowly
Correct Answer: Raining heavily
14. What does “to have butterflies in one’s stomach” mean?
- Feel proud
- Feel nervous
- Feel sleepy
- Feel angry
Correct Answer: Feel nervous
15. What does “make a mountain out of a molehill” mean?
- Exaggerate a small problem
- Ignore a big issue
- Solve problems quickly
- Create confusion
Correct Answer: Exaggerate a small problem
16. What does “beat a dead horse” mean?
- Act wisely
- Waste time on a hopeless effort
- Encourage others
- Win a debate
Correct Answer: Waste time on a hopeless effort
17. What does “a horse of a different colour” mean?
- A rare animal
- A colourful creature
- A completely different matter
- An ordinary thing
Correct Answer: A completely different matter
18. What does “take the bull by the horns” mean?
- Avoid danger
- Hide from fear
- Face a difficult situation bravely
- Run away
Correct Answer: Face a difficult situation bravely
19. What does “in the pink of health” mean?
- In very poor health
- In very good health
- Feeling sad
- Tired and weak
Correct Answer: In very good health
20. What does “green with envy” mean?
- Very happy
- Very jealous
- Very angry
- Very polite
Correct Answer: Very jealous
21. What does “show the white feather” mean?
- Show bravery
- Show cowardice
- Show excitement
- Show honesty
Correct Answer: Show cowardice
22. What does “out of the blue” mean?
- Suddenly
- Expectedly
- Unexpectedly
- Regularly
Correct Answer: Unexpectedly
23. What does “black and blue” mean?
- Feeling sad
- Feeling proud
- Badly bruised
- Healthy and fit
Correct Answer: Badly bruised
24. What does “once in a blue moon” mean?
- Very often
- Regularly
- Very rarely
- Every week
Correct Answer: Very rarely
25. What does “greenhorn” mean?
- An experienced man
- An inexperienced person
- A teacher
- A wise person
Correct Answer: An inexperienced person
26. What does “have a green thumb” mean?
- Be jealous
- Be good at gardening
- Be lazy
- Be rude
Correct Answer: Be good at gardening
27. What does “grey area” mean?
- Something very clear
- Something not clearly defined
- Something black
- Something white
Correct Answer: Something not clearly defined
28. What does “blue blood” mean?
- Poor background
- Hard worker
- Noble or royal birth
- Common citizen
Correct Answer: Noble or royal birth
29. What does “keep an eye on” mean?
- Watch carefully
- Ignore completely
- Forget about it
- Avoid the person
Correct Answer: Watch carefully
30. What does “cold feet” mean?
- Lose courage
- Be confident
- Be brave
- Feel relaxed
Correct Answer: Lose courage
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