1. What does “let the cat out of the bag” mean?
- Hide something
- Catch a cat
- Reveal a secret
- Buy a gift
Correct Answer: Reveal a secret
2. What does “wild goose chase” mean?
- A useless or hopeless search
- A hunting trip
- A long journey
- A bird chase
Correct Answer: A useless or hopeless search
3. What does “the lion’s share” mean?
- The largest portion
- The smallest part
- A fair share
- A hidden portion
Correct Answer: The largest portion
4. What does “a white elephant” mean?
- A useless or costly possession
- A rare animal
- An important gift
- A beautiful thing
Correct Answer: A useless or costly possession
5. What does “rat race” mean?
- A real race between rats
- A game
- A competitive struggle for success
- A peaceful life
Correct Answer: A competitive struggle for success
6. What does “smell a rat” mean?
- See something strange
- Suspect something wrong
- Be scared
- Trust someone
Correct Answer: Suspect something wrong
7. What does “busy as a bee” mean?
- Very hardworking
- Very lazy
- Very noisy
- Very slow
Correct Answer: Very hardworking
8. What does “dog days” mean?
- Rainy days
- Very hot days
- Cold nights
- Windy mornings
Correct Answer: Very hot days
9. What does “the black sheep” mean?
- A good person
- A shameful or disliked member of a group
- A hero
- A successful one
Correct Answer: A shameful or disliked member of a group
10. What does “make a mountain out of a molehill” mean?
- Exaggerate a small problem
- Solve a problem quickly
- Ignore everything
- Climb a mountain
Correct Answer: Exaggerate a small problem
11. What does “as free as a bird” mean?
- Completely independent
- Caged
- Careful
- Lonely
Correct Answer: Completely independent
12. What does “a fish out of water” mean?
- Enjoying nature
- Uncomfortable in a strange situation
- Swimming happily
- Outdoorsy
Correct Answer: Uncomfortable in a strange situation
13. What does “hold your horses” mean?
- Run fast
- Be patient
- Get angry
- Work hard
Correct Answer: Be patient
14. What does “cry wolf” mean?
- Raise a false alarm
- Help someone
- Stay silent
- Be brave
Correct Answer: Raise a false alarm
15. What does “take the bull by the horns” mean?
- Avoid a problem
- Face a problem bravely
- Run away
- Argue loudly
Correct Answer: Face a problem bravely
16. What does “kill two birds with one stone” mean?
- Fail twice
- Miss two chances
- Achieve two things at once
- Be cruel
Correct Answer: Achieve two things at once
17. What does “get off one’s high horse” mean?
- Ride slowly
- Stop being proud or arrogant
- Win a race
- Be lazy
Correct Answer: Stop being proud or arrogant
18. What does “as stubborn as a mule” mean?
- Very obstinate
- Very polite
- Very helpful
- Very kind
Correct Answer: Very obstinate
19. What does “rain cats and dogs” mean?
- Rain lightly
- Rain heavily
- Stop raining
- Be windy
Correct Answer: Rain heavily
20. What does “a bird’s eye view” mean?
- A close look
- A general view from above
- A deep understanding
- A dream
Correct Answer: A general view from above
21. What does “straight from the horse’s mouth” mean?
- From a rumour
- From a newspaper
- From the most reliable source
- From a stranger
Correct Answer: From the most reliable source
22. What does “cat nap” mean?
- A short sleep
- A long rest
- A dream
- A lazy day
Correct Answer: A short sleep
23. What does “frog in the throat” mean?
- Feeling nervous
- Temporary hoarseness
- Speaking loudly
- Coughing loudly
Correct Answer: Temporary hoarseness
24. What does “the early bird catches the worm” mean?
- Those who act early succeed
- Those who wait win
- Those who are lazy rest
- Those who work late succeed
Correct Answer: Those who act early succeed
25. What does “barking up the wrong tree” mean?
- Making a wrong assumption
- Being angry
- Finding a dog
- Crying loudly
Correct Answer: Making a wrong assumption
26. What does “as cool as a cucumber” mean?
- Very calm and relaxed
- Very angry
- Very busy
- Very scared
Correct Answer: Very calm and relaxed
27. What does “a sitting duck” mean?
- A swimmer
- An easy target
- A clever person
- A lucky one
Correct Answer: An easy target
28. What does “the world is your oyster” mean?
- You can achieve anything
- You are trapped
- You have no chance
- You are confused
Correct Answer: You can achieve anything
29. What does “under the weather” mean?
- Enjoying the rain
- Feeling unwell
- Being outside
- Feeling bored
Correct Answer: Feeling unwell
30. What does “nest egg” mean?
- A bird’s egg
- Saved money for the future
- A hidden secret
- An investment scheme
Correct Answer: Saved money for the future
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