TET ENGLISH Idiomatic Expressions 8

 


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TET ENGLISH Idiomatic Expressions 8 πŸ‘‡


1. What does “let the cat out of the bag” mean?

  • Hide something
  • Catch a cat
  • Reveal a secret
  • Buy a gift

2. What does “wild goose chase” mean?

  • A useless or hopeless search
  • A hunting trip
  • A long journey
  • A bird chase

3. What does “the lion’s share” mean?

  • The largest portion
  • The smallest part
  • A fair share
  • A hidden portion

4. What does “a white elephant” mean?

  • A useless or costly possession
  • A rare animal
  • An important gift
  • A beautiful thing

5. What does “rat race” mean?

  • A real race between rats
  • A game
  • A competitive struggle for success
  • A peaceful life

6. What does “smell a rat” mean?

  • See something strange
  • Suspect something wrong
  • Be scared
  • Trust someone

7. What does “busy as a bee” mean?

  • Very hardworking
  • Very lazy
  • Very noisy
  • Very slow

8. What does “dog days” mean?

  • Rainy days
  • Very hot days
  • Cold nights
  • Windy mornings

9. What does “the black sheep” mean?

  • A good person
  • A shameful or disliked member of a group
  • A hero
  • A successful one

10. What does “make a mountain out of a molehill” mean?

  • Exaggerate a small problem
  • Solve a problem quickly
  • Ignore everything
  • Climb a mountain

11. What does “as free as a bird” mean?

  • Completely independent
  • Caged
  • Careful
  • Lonely

12. What does “a fish out of water” mean?

  • Enjoying nature
  • Uncomfortable in a strange situation
  • Swimming happily
  • Outdoorsy

13. What does “hold your horses” mean?

  • Run fast
  • Be patient
  • Get angry
  • Work hard

14. What does “cry wolf” mean?

  • Raise a false alarm
  • Help someone
  • Stay silent
  • Be brave

15. What does “take the bull by the horns” mean?

  • Avoid a problem
  • Face a problem bravely
  • Run away
  • Argue loudly

16. What does “kill two birds with one stone” mean?

  • Fail twice
  • Miss two chances
  • Achieve two things at once
  • Be cruel

17. What does “get off one’s high horse” mean?

  • Ride slowly
  • Stop being proud or arrogant
  • Win a race
  • Be lazy

18. What does “as stubborn as a mule” mean?

  • Very obstinate
  • Very polite
  • Very helpful
  • Very kind

19. What does “rain cats and dogs” mean?

  • Rain lightly
  • Rain heavily
  • Stop raining
  • Be windy

20. What does “a bird’s eye view” mean?

  • A close look
  • A general view from above
  • A deep understanding
  • A dream

21. What does “straight from the horse’s mouth” mean?

  • From a rumour
  • From a newspaper
  • From the most reliable source
  • From a stranger

22. What does “cat nap” mean?

  • A short sleep
  • A long rest
  • A dream
  • A lazy day

23. What does “frog in the throat” mean?

  • Feeling nervous
  • Temporary hoarseness
  • Speaking loudly
  • Coughing loudly

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

25. What does “barking up the wrong tree” mean?

  • Making a wrong assumption
  • Being angry
  • Finding a dog
  • Crying loudly

26. What does “as cool as a cucumber” mean?

  • Very calm and relaxed
  • Very angry
  • Very busy
  • Very scared

27. What does “a sitting duck” mean?

  • A swimmer
  • An easy target
  • A clever person
  • A lucky one

28. What does “the world is your oyster” mean?

  • You can achieve anything
  • You are trapped
  • You have no chance
  • You are confused

29. What does “under the weather” mean?

  • Enjoying the rain
  • Feeling unwell
  • Being outside
  • Feeling bored

30. What does “nest egg” mean?

  • A bird’s egg
  • Saved money for the future
  • A hidden secret
  • An investment scheme

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