Attempt Test | MERIT SPRING ROH

QUESTION 1 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'a rough practical guide'?

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A. Cut corners B. A rule of thumb C. Kick the bucket D. A blessing in disguise

QUESTION 2 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Take the bull by the horns'

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A. Face a difficulty bravely B. Everyone C. Miss an opportunity D. Angrily protesting

QUESTION 3 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'eventually'?

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A. Give someone the cold shoulder B. Bring home the bacon C. Pass the buck D. In the long run

QUESTION 4 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A vicious circle'

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A. A change of opinion after reflection B. A problem that causes another which worsens the first C. Admit one's mistake humbly D. Strict control

QUESTION 5 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Go the extra mile'

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A. Start something B. Risk everything on a single thing C. Make more effort than is expected D. There is some good in every bad situation

QUESTION 6 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'The lion's share'

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A. The largest part B. One's close relatives C. Say or do exactly the right thing D. Wait and be patient

QUESTION 7 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Burn the midnight oil'

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A. Say or do exactly the right thing B. Accept the punishment for one's actions C. A dangerous person who appears harmless D. Work or study late into the night

QUESTION 8 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'reveal a secret by mistake'?

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A. Cut the Gordian knot B. Let the cat out of the bag C. Go the extra mile D. Take to heart

QUESTION 9 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Beat around the bush'

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A. Fake sorrow B. Shift the responsibility to another C. Avoid coming straight to the point D. Stop something at an early stage

QUESTION 10 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Smell a rat'

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A. Suspect that something is wrong B. Scold someone C. Begin to deal with a problem D. A subject of argument

QUESTION 11 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A fly in the ointment'

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A. Completely controlled by someone B. A scholar C. One's close relatives D. A small thing that spoils something good

QUESTION 12 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Bad blood'

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A. Give up B. Show one's feelings openly C. A feeling of hatred between people D. Left without help

QUESTION 13 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A white lie'

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A. Think before acting B. A harmless small lie C. A weak point D. A feeling of hatred between people

QUESTION 14 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Mum's the word'

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A. Report the faults of others B. Think very hard C. Not something I like D. Keep it a secret

QUESTION 15 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Gift of the gab'

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A. Wait and be patient B. To die C. A talent for speaking well D. A dangerous person who appears harmless

QUESTION 16 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Cry wolf'

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A. Raise a false alarm B. Deteriorate C. A treacherous person D. Past events that no longer matter

QUESTION 17 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Call a spade a spade'

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A. Everyone B. Earn just enough to live on C. Unexpectedly D. Speak plainly and honestly

QUESTION 18 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A cock and bull story'

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A. Think before acting B. An unbelievable made-up story C. Competent and deserving D. One's close relatives

QUESTION 19 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'advantages and disadvantages'?

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A. At sixes and sevens B. A golden handshake C. Pros and cons D. Kill two birds with one stone

QUESTION 20 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A lame duck'

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A. An ineffective person or a helpless one B. Speak plainly and honestly C. People of similar character D. Earn just enough to live on

QUESTION 21 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Every cloud has a silver lining'

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A. Without any conditions B. Risk everything on a single thing C. Accept the punishment for one's actions D. There is some good in every bad situation

QUESTION 22 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Head over heels'

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A. Feeling slightly ill B. Completely in love C. A loud protest D. Refuse to take sides

QUESTION 23 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Turn turtle'

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A. Reveal a secret B. Refuse to take sides C. Overturn D. Face a difficulty bravely

QUESTION 24 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'good luck (a wish before a performance)'?

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A. Break a leg B. Money for old rope C. Take to one's heels D. Not my cup of tea

QUESTION 25 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Once in a blue moon'

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A. Take an irreversible decision B. Very rarely C. An intimate and frank talk D. Give permission to go ahead

QUESTION 26 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'achieve two aims with one action'?

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A. Go the extra mile B. Get cold feet C. Kill two birds with one stone D. Give the green light

QUESTION 27 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'No strings attached'

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A. Make more effort than is expected B. A weak person of no substance C. Neat and clean D. Without any conditions

QUESTION 28 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'sound familiar'?

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A. An iron hand B. Ring a bell C. Smell a rat D. Bite the bullet

QUESTION 29 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A feather in one's cap'

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A. Advantages and disadvantages B. Everyone C. An achievement to be proud of D. Take on more than you can handle

QUESTION 30 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Cost an arm and a leg'

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A. Be very expensive B. A dangerous person who appears harmless C. Start again from the beginning D. Feeling sad

QUESTION 31 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A golden handshake'

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A. A fresh start with the past forgotten B. End a quarrel C. Refuse to change one's position D. A generous payment on retirement

QUESTION 32 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Jump on the bandwagon'

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A. Worry about something that cannot be changed B. Join a popular trend C. Try every possible means D. A problem that causes another which worsens the first

QUESTION 33 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'a grievance or resentful attitude'?

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A. Under the weather B. Cost an arm and a leg C. A chip on one's shoulder D. Out of the blue

QUESTION 34 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Call it a day'

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A. Stop working for the day B. Earn just enough to live on C. Understand the hidden meaning D. Say or do exactly the right thing

QUESTION 35 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Break the ice'

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A. Advantages and disadvantages B. Introduce or begin C. Think very hard D. Start a conversation in an awkward situation

QUESTION 36 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Put all one's eggs in one basket'

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A. An achievement to be proud of B. Risk everything on a single thing C. Introduce or begin D. Understand the hidden meaning

QUESTION 37 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'The writing on the wall'

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A. A clear sign of future trouble B. Understand the hidden meaning C. Speak plainly and honestly D. Scold someone frankly

QUESTION 38 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Zero hour'

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A. With all one's belongings B. A situation with no way forward C. The time of a crucial event D. Something that is successful only briefly

QUESTION 39 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Play with fire'

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A. There is some good in every bad situation B. Take a dangerous risk C. Refuse to take responsibility for D. Keep it a secret

QUESTION 40 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Out of the blue'

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A. Unexpectedly B. Keep it a secret C. Completely controlled by someone D. Not something I like

QUESTION 41 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Leave no stone unturned'

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A. Under suspicion B. Share the same difficulty C. Likely to happen D. Try every possible means

QUESTION 42 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Steal the show'

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A. Feeling slightly ill B. Attract the most attention C. Run away D. Reveal a secret by mistake

QUESTION 43 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Barking up the wrong tree'

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A. Understand the hidden meaning B. Completely C. Following a mistaken course of action D. Take a dangerous risk

QUESTION 44 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'accept the punishment for one's actions'?

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A. Face the music B. Put up with C. Tooth and nail D. To the hilt

QUESTION 45 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A blue-eyed boy'

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A. Completely B. Something very easy to do C. A generous payment on retirement D. A favourite of someone in authority

QUESTION 46 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Rack one's brains'

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A. A grievance or resentful attitude B. Think very hard C. Left without help D. Scold someone frankly

QUESTION 47 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A dead end'

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A. Save money for hard times B. At the last moment C. A situation with no way forward D. Advantages and disadvantages

QUESTION 48 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A heart of gold'

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A. A very kind nature B. Miss an opportunity C. Give permission to go ahead D. An obvious problem nobody wants to discuss

QUESTION 49 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'at the last moment'?

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A. A vicious circle B. A cock and bull story C. Burn the midnight oil D. At the eleventh hour

QUESTION 50 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Second thoughts'

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A. Completely in love B. A problem that causes another which worsens the first C. A change of opinion after reflection D. In writing

QUESTION 51 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'earn a living for the family'?

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A. Bring home the bacon B. Take the bull by the horns C. Gift of the gab D. Bury the hatchet

QUESTION 52 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Look before you leap'

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A. Think very hard B. Think before acting C. Rain very heavily D. Start a conversation in an awkward situation

QUESTION 53 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'neat and clean'?

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A. The writing on the wall B. A fair-weather friend C. Spick and span D. Put all one's eggs in one basket

QUESTION 54 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A blessing in disguise'

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A. Something that seems bad but turns out to be good B. On the whole C. Reveal a secret D. Calm a quarrel

QUESTION 55 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Crocodile tears'

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A. A person who can do many jobs but is master of none B. Alert and quick to understand C. A problem that causes another which worsens the first D. Fake sorrow

QUESTION 56 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Hit the nail on the head'

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A. A person blamed for the faults of others B. Say or do exactly the right thing C. Take a dangerous risk D. Introduce or begin

QUESTION 57 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A snake in the grass'

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A. Fake sorrow B. Complete quiet C. A treacherous person D. Without any conditions

QUESTION 58 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'extremely happy'?

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A. On cloud nine B. Up in arms C. The elephant in the room D. Break the ice

QUESTION 59 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Pull the strings'

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A. People of similar character B. Earn a living for the family C. Not something I like D. Control events secretly

QUESTION 60 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Stick to one's guns'

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A. Give up B. Refuse to change one's position C. Face a painful situation bravely D. Very rarely

QUESTION 61 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Make a mountain out of a molehill'

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A. Easy profit for little effort B. Not nearly as good as C. Exaggerate a small problem D. A small thing that spoils something good

QUESTION 62 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'French leave'

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A. A loud protest B. Good luck (a wish before a performance) C. Solve a difficult problem in a bold way D. Absence without permission

QUESTION 63 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'To the hilt'

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A. Completely B. Take on more than you can handle C. Refuse to change one's position D. Something that is successful only briefly

QUESTION 64 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'In hot water'

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A. In good times and bad B. Achieve two aims with one action C. In trouble D. Understand how things work

QUESTION 65 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Give the green light'

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A. Make more effort than is expected B. The time of a crucial event C. Unharmed D. Give permission to go ahead

QUESTION 66 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Rain cats and dogs'

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A. A generous payment on retirement B. Rain very heavily C. A favourite of someone in authority D. Risk everything on a single thing

QUESTION 67 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Apple of one's eye'

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A. A talent for speaking well B. Speak plainly and honestly C. A much loved person D. Competent and deserving

QUESTION 68 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Put one's foot in one's mouth'

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A. Say something embarrassing by mistake B. Control events secretly C. Face a painful situation bravely D. End a quarrel

QUESTION 69 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'solve a difficult problem in a bold way'?

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A. A rule of thumb B. Not my cup of tea C. Pour oil on troubled waters D. Cut the Gordian knot

QUESTION 70 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Down in the dumps'

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A. Avoid disturbing a settled situation B. Feeling sad C. Advantages and disadvantages D. Deliberately ignore someone

QUESTION 71 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Save for a rainy day'

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A. Achieve two aims with one action B. Eventually C. Save money for hard times D. Do something cheaply by skipping necessary steps

QUESTION 72 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Worth one's salt'

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A. Competent and deserving B. In trouble C. End a quarrel D. A purpose behind apparently odd behaviour

QUESTION 73 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A cat's paw'

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A. Absence without permission B. Say something embarrassing by mistake C. Understand how things work D. A person used by another as a tool

QUESTION 74 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'a useless search'?

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A. A drop in the ocean B. A wild goose chase C. Apple of one's eye D. A snake in the grass

QUESTION 75 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Give a piece of one's mind'

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A. Scold someone frankly B. Sound familiar C. Unharmed D. What is normally expected

QUESTION 76 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'share the cost equally'?

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A. On the ball B. Turn over a new leaf C. Let the cat out of the bag D. Go Dutch

QUESTION 77 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Yeoman's service'

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A. A rough practical guide B. Deteriorate C. Excellent and loyal help D. It is your turn to act

QUESTION 78 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'calm a quarrel'?

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A. Pour oil on troubled waters B. Run out of steam C. A rule of thumb D. Turn a blind eye

QUESTION 79 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A bone of contention'

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A. Start something B. Something that is successful only briefly C. Take on more than you can handle D. A subject of argument

QUESTION 80 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Usher in'

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A. A weak point B. Introduce or begin C. Think before acting D. Speak plainly and honestly

QUESTION 81 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Pull someone's leg'

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A. A grievance or resentful attitude B. An intimate and frank talk C. Tease someone by joking D. Following a mistaken course of action

QUESTION 82 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Bite off more than you can chew'

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A. Take on more than you can handle B. Be deeply affected by C. Stop working for the day D. Become nervous and back out

QUESTION 83 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'refuse to take sides'?

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A. A clean slate B. Know the ropes C. A wet blanket D. Sit on the fence

QUESTION 84 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A maiden speech'

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A. Calm a quarrel B. A first speech C. Remain where one is D. Complete quiet

QUESTION 85 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Left in the lurch'

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A. Cut off all chance of retreat B. Suspect that something is wrong C. Abandoned in difficulty D. Worry about something that cannot be changed

QUESTION 86 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Back to square one'

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A. Start again from the beginning B. Something worth thinking about C. Avoid disturbing a settled situation D. Everyone

QUESTION 87 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Read between the lines'

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A. Feeling slightly ill B. Understand the hidden meaning C. A small thing that spoils something good D. Lose energy or enthusiasm

QUESTION 88 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Take it with a pinch of salt'

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A. Deteriorate B. A clear sign of future trouble C. An obvious problem nobody wants to discuss D. Do not believe it completely

QUESTION 89 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Kick the bucket'

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A. To die B. Give permission to go ahead C. Say or do exactly the right thing D. Deteriorate

QUESTION 90 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Get the ball rolling'

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A. An achievement to be proud of B. Start something C. A useless search D. Work or study late into the night

QUESTION 91 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Dark horse'

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A. With all one's belongings B. Run away C. A person with hidden talent who surprises everyone D. Miss an opportunity

QUESTION 92 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Throw in the towel'

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A. Give up B. Cut off all chance of retreat C. Take a dangerous risk D. A first speech

QUESTION 93 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A wolf in sheep's clothing'

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A. Raise a false alarm B. Without any conditions C. In very close partnership D. A dangerous person who appears harmless

QUESTION 94 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'very rapidly'?

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A. Odds and ends B. By leaps and bounds C. Cut corners D. A wet blanket

QUESTION 95 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Up in arms'

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A. Reverse a situation B. A person who can do many jobs but is master of none C. Angrily protesting D. Stop something at an early stage

QUESTION 96 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Sail in the same boat'

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A. Share the same difficulty B. Competent and deserving C. Overturn D. Become nervous and back out

QUESTION 97 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Rock the boat'

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A. No real choice at all B. Worry about something that cannot be changed C. Scold someone D. Disturb a stable situation

QUESTION 98 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Through thick and thin'

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A. Easy profit for little effort B. In good times and bad C. Make a bad situation worse D. Face a difficulty bravely

QUESTION 99 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'past events that no longer matter'?

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A. Tell tales B. Paint the town red C. Water under the bridge D. The elephant in the room

QUESTION 100 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'At sixes and sevens'

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A. Unofficial and not to be quoted B. An unbelievable made-up story C. A purpose behind apparently odd behaviour D. In a state of confusion

QUESTION 101 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'easy profit for little effort'?

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A. Off the record B. Money for old rope C. A bone of contention D. A rule of thumb

QUESTION 102 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Blue blood'

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A. Noble birth B. A purpose behind apparently odd behaviour C. Cut off all chance of retreat D. Miss an opportunity

QUESTION 103 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'a loud protest'?

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A. On the cards B. Through thick and thin C. Come to grips with D. Hue and cry

QUESTION 104 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A black sheep'

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A. Disturb a stable situation B. A disgraceful member of a group C. Competent and deserving D. A purpose behind apparently odd behaviour

QUESTION 105 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Take to heart'

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A. Become very angry B. An ineffective person or a helpless one C. Be deeply affected by D. Think very hard

QUESTION 106 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'By and large'

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A. On the whole B. Something known to everyone though supposedly secret C. Very good and honest people D. A very kind nature

QUESTION 107 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Hold your horses'

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A. An imaginary discovery B. Abandoned in difficulty C. Start something D. Wait and be patient

QUESTION 108 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'take an irreversible decision'?

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A. Call a spade a spade B. Cross the Rubicon C. Turn a blind eye D. An iron hand

QUESTION 109 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Keep a low profile'

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A. Attract the most attention B. Calm a quarrel C. Avoid attention D. Past events that no longer matter

QUESTION 110 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Eat humble pie'

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A. Admit one's mistake humbly B. What is normally expected C. Under suspicion D. A generous payment on retirement

QUESTION 111 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'The last straw'

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A. An achievement to be proud of B. A rough practical guide C. A person used by another as a tool D. The final problem that makes one lose patience

QUESTION 112 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Miss the boat'

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A. Understand how things work B. Take a dangerous risk C. Miss an opportunity D. The final problem that makes one lose patience

QUESTION 113 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Bite the bullet'

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A. Feeling sad B. Face a painful situation bravely C. Everyone D. Remain where one is

QUESTION 114 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Achilles' heel'

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A. Start something B. Deteriorate C. Angrily protesting D. A weak point

QUESTION 115 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A clean slate'

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A. Without any conditions B. Take a lesser role C. A fresh start with the past forgotten D. Not something I like

QUESTION 116 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Play second fiddle'

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A. Take a lesser role B. Easy profit for little effort C. Overturn D. A costly possession that is useless

QUESTION 117 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Under the weather'

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A. A clear sign of future trouble B. Lose energy or enthusiasm C. In a state of confusion D. Feeling slightly ill

QUESTION 118 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Odds and ends'

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A. Discourage B. Small miscellaneous things C. Unofficial and not to be quoted D. Take an irreversible decision

QUESTION 119 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'a shameful family secret'?

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A. At sixes and sevens B. A man of letters C. A skeleton in the cupboard D. A rule of thumb

QUESTION 120 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Make ends meet'

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A. Earn just enough to live on B. Excessive official formalities C. Lose energy or enthusiasm D. Make things worse by being offensive as well

QUESTION 121 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Red tape'

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A. Start a conversation in an awkward situation B. Something that is successful only briefly C. A talent for speaking well D. Excessive official formalities

QUESTION 122 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Run out of steam'

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A. A very small amount compared to what is needed B. Lose energy or enthusiasm C. A person in an unfamiliar situation D. Control events secretly

QUESTION 123 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Salt of the earth'

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A. Angrily protesting B. A scholar C. Very good and honest people D. To die

QUESTION 124 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'celebrate noisily'?

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A. Paint the town red B. Bad blood C. Salt of the earth D. Back to square one

QUESTION 125 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'On the cards'

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A. A feeling of hatred between people B. Likely to happen C. Agree completely D. Refuse to change one's position

QUESTION 126 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'not nearly as good as'?

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A. Green with envy B. Hand in glove C. Not a patch on D. A snake in the grass

QUESTION 127 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A fair-weather friend'

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A. Keep it a secret B. A final performance C. Discourage D. A friend only in good times

QUESTION 128 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'something that is successful only briefly'?

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A. Take to heart B. A flash in the pan C. A fly in the ointment D. The ball is in your court

QUESTION 129 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Turn a blind eye'

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A. A generous payment on retirement B. Without any conditions C. Pretend not to notice D. Start again from the beginning

QUESTION 130 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'All and sundry'

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A. Everyone B. Do something cheaply by skipping necessary steps C. In a state of confusion D. Tolerate

QUESTION 131 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Add fuel to the fire'

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A. Miss an opportunity B. Shift the responsibility to another C. A person who can do many jobs but is master of none D. Make a bad situation worse

QUESTION 132 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Nip in the bud'

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A. A clear sign of future trouble B. Stop something at an early stage C. Wait and be patient D. A very small amount compared to what is needed

QUESTION 133 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'a weak person of no substance'?

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A. A golden handshake B. Every cloud has a silver lining C. A man of straw D. Paint the town red

QUESTION 134 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Sit tight'

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A. Remain where one is B. Following a mistaken course of action C. A harmless small lie D. Reveal a secret

QUESTION 135 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Take the cake'

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A. Absence without permission B. Shift the responsibility to another C. End a quarrel D. Be the most remarkable

QUESTION 136 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A scapegoat'

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A. A scholar B. A person blamed for the faults of others C. Tolerate D. No real choice at all

QUESTION 137 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Wear one's heart on one's sleeve'

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A. Show one's feelings openly B. No real choice at all C. A person who spoils others' fun D. Something very easy to do

QUESTION 138 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Under a cloud'

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A. Good luck (a wish before a performance) B. A treacherous person C. Under suspicion D. Avoid disturbing a settled situation

QUESTION 139 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Hand in glove'

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A. A harmless small lie B. In very close partnership C. Risk everything on a single thing D. End a quarrel

QUESTION 140 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Break the back of'

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A. Finish the hardest part of a task B. Face a difficulty bravely C. A disgraceful member of a group D. A friend only in good times

QUESTION 141 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Cut corners'

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A. Do not believe it completely B. Say something embarrassing by mistake C. Be the most remarkable D. Do something cheaply by skipping necessary steps

QUESTION 142 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'In black and white'

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A. What is normally expected B. In writing C. Excellent and loyal help D. A favourite of someone in authority

QUESTION 143 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A drop in the ocean'

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A. Stop working for the day B. Noble birth C. A very small amount compared to what is needed D. The time of a crucial event

QUESTION 144 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'shift the responsibility to another'?

1 Mark

A. Pass the buck B. Zero hour C. Back to square one D. Kick the bucket

QUESTION 145 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Let sleeping dogs lie'

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A. In writing B. Scold someone frankly C. Competent and deserving D. Avoid disturbing a settled situation

QUESTION 146 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'The elephant in the room'

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A. The hottest period of summer B. An obvious problem nobody wants to discuss C. Strict control D. A situation with no way forward

QUESTION 147 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Turn over a new leaf'

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A. Wait and be patient B. Feeling slightly ill C. Change for the better D. Not nearly as good as

QUESTION 148 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Bury the hatchet'

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A. End a quarrel B. Solve a difficult problem in a bold way C. Reveal a secret by mistake D. Easy profit for little effort

QUESTION 149 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'very jealous'?

1 Mark

A. Pull someone's leg B. Red tape C. A piece of cake D. Green with envy

QUESTION 150 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Pay through the nose'

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A. Discourage B. Avoid coming straight to the point C. Pay far too much D. Face a difficulty bravely

QUESTION 151 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'understand how things work'?

1 Mark

A. Know the ropes B. Bring home the bacon C. Face the music D. An open secret

QUESTION 152 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A white elephant'

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A. Remain where one is B. A costly possession that is useless C. A favourite of someone in authority D. Not something I like

QUESTION 153 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'no real choice at all'?

1 Mark

A. Dark horse B. A bone of contention C. Hobson's choice D. Turn turtle

QUESTION 154 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Pin-drop silence'

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A. Complete quiet B. A first speech C. A treacherous person D. Earn a living for the family

QUESTION 155 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Safe and sound'

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A. Small miscellaneous things B. A shameful family secret C. Show one's feelings openly D. Unharmed

QUESTION 156 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Hit the sack'

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A. Competent and deserving B. Go to bed C. Understand the hidden meaning D. Try every possible means

QUESTION 157 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'High and dry'

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A. Noble birth B. People of similar character C. Left without help D. Make a bad situation worse

QUESTION 158 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'become nervous and back out'?

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A. Get cold feet B. The lion's share C. Go to the dogs D. Break a leg

QUESTION 159 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'By the skin of one's teeth'

1 Mark

A. With all one's belongings B. Completely controlled by someone C. Admit one's mistake humbly D. Only just, by a very narrow margin

QUESTION 160 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Par for the course'

1 Mark

A. A favourite of someone in authority B. What is normally expected C. Extremely happy D. Take a lesser role

QUESTION 161 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Bag and baggage'

1 Mark

A. Make a very loud noise B. A friend only in good times C. With all one's belongings D. The time of a crucial event

QUESTION 162 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Under someone's thumb'

1 Mark

A. Excessive official formalities B. An imaginary discovery C. Be the most remarkable D. Completely controlled by someone

QUESTION 163 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Go to the dogs'

1 Mark

A. Deteriorate B. Speak plainly and honestly C. Easy profit for little effort D. Take a lesser role

QUESTION 164 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Tooth and nail'

1 Mark

A. Deliberately ignore someone B. Small miscellaneous things C. With all one's strength D. Introduce or begin

QUESTION 165 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'See eye to eye'

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A. Fake sorrow B. Completely in love C. Achieve two aims with one action D. Agree completely

QUESTION 166 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Dog days'

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A. In writing B. The hottest period of summer C. Be the most remarkable D. The time of a crucial event

QUESTION 167 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Raise the roof'

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A. Run away B. Excessive official formalities C. Make a very loud noise D. A much loved person

QUESTION 168 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Add insult to injury'

1 Mark

A. Make things worse by being offensive as well B. Think very hard C. Start again from the beginning D. Attract the most attention

QUESTION 169 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'a person who spoils others' fun'?

1 Mark

A. Crocodile tears B. Not a patch on C. Hit the nail on the head D. A wet blanket

QUESTION 170 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Not my cup of tea'

1 Mark

A. Be very expensive B. Not something I like C. Reveal a secret D. A subject of argument

QUESTION 171 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A swan song'

1 Mark

A. In very close partnership B. At the last moment C. A final performance D. Say or do exactly the right thing

QUESTION 172 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Flesh and blood'

1 Mark

A. One's close relatives B. Achieve two aims with one action C. Angrily protesting D. Stop something at an early stage

QUESTION 173 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A piece of cake'

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A. Something worth thinking about B. Reverse a situation C. A fresh start with the past forgotten D. Something very easy to do

QUESTION 174 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'a scholar'?

1 Mark

A. At the eleventh hour B. A man of letters C. A drop in the ocean D. Worth one's salt

QUESTION 175 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'The ball is in your court'

1 Mark

A. It is your turn to act B. Finish the hardest part of a task C. Unharmed D. Reveal a secret by mistake

QUESTION 176 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'discourage'?

1 Mark

A. The lion's share B. A wolf in sheep's clothing C. At the eleventh hour D. Throw cold water on

QUESTION 177 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Jack of all trades'

1 Mark

A. Angrily protesting B. One's close relatives C. A person who can do many jobs but is master of none D. Something that is successful only briefly

QUESTION 178 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'cut off all chance of retreat'?

1 Mark

A. Burn one's boats B. The last straw C. Give a piece of one's mind D. Beat around the bush

QUESTION 179 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Food for thought'

1 Mark

A. Accept the punishment for one's actions B. Suspect that something is wrong C. Refuse to take responsibility for D. Something worth thinking about

QUESTION 180 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'An iron hand'

1 Mark

A. A weak person of no substance B. Strict control C. Easy profit for little effort D. The final problem that makes one lose patience

QUESTION 181 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Put up with'

1 Mark

A. The hottest period of summer B. In writing C. Tolerate D. Solve a difficult problem in a bold way

QUESTION 182 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Turn the tables'

1 Mark

A. Reverse a situation B. A very kind nature C. A weak person of no substance D. Not nearly as good as

QUESTION 183 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'unofficial and not to be quoted'?

1 Mark

A. French leave B. The ball is in your court C. Par for the course D. Off the record

QUESTION 184 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A heart to heart'

1 Mark

A. Shift the responsibility to another B. An intimate and frank talk C. A disgraceful member of a group D. Very rarely

QUESTION 185 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Tell tales'

1 Mark

A. A shameful family secret B. Make things worse by being offensive as well C. Report the faults of others D. Suspect that something is wrong

QUESTION 186 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Take to one's heels'

1 Mark

A. Run away B. No real choice at all C. Very jealous D. A small thing that spoils something good

QUESTION 187 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'A fish out of water'

1 Mark

A. Understand how things work B. A person in an unfamiliar situation C. A weak person of no substance D. Start again from the beginning

QUESTION 188 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Keep your chin up'

1 Mark

A. Not nearly as good as B. A grievance or resentful attitude C. Make more effort than is expected D. Stay cheerful in a difficult time

QUESTION 189 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'On the ball'

1 Mark

A. Alert and quick to understand B. Scold someone frankly C. A very kind nature D. Share the same difficulty

QUESTION 190 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Hit the roof'

1 Mark

A. Tease someone by joking B. Become very angry C. Disturb a stable situation D. A costly possession that is useless

QUESTION 191 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Spill the beans'

1 Mark

A. Something that is successful only briefly B. Advantages and disadvantages C. Reveal a secret D. A disgraceful member of a group

QUESTION 192 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Wash one's hands of'

1 Mark

A. Refuse to take responsibility for B. Easy profit for little effort C. A problem that causes another which worsens the first D. With all one's strength

QUESTION 193 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Birds of a feather'

1 Mark

A. Take on more than you can handle B. Reveal a secret by mistake C. Following a mistaken course of action D. People of similar character

QUESTION 194 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'something known to everyone though supposedly secret'?

1 Mark

A. Left in the lurch B. An open secret C. A rule of thumb D. Once in a blue moon

QUESTION 195 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Take someone to task'

1 Mark

A. Feeling slightly ill B. A final performance C. Scold someone D. Take an irreversible decision

QUESTION 196 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Method in one's madness'

1 Mark

A. A purpose behind apparently odd behaviour B. Agree completely C. Celebrate noisily D. A generous payment on retirement

QUESTION 197 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Come to grips with'

1 Mark

A. Not nearly as good as B. Share the same difficulty C. Cut off all chance of retreat D. Begin to deal with a problem

QUESTION 198 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Give someone the cold shoulder'

1 Mark

A. A scholar B. Deliberately ignore someone C. Speak plainly and honestly D. Make things worse by being offensive as well

QUESTION 199 OF 200

Which idiom/phrase means: 'an imaginary discovery'?

1 Mark

A. Wash one's hands of B. Spill the beans C. A mare's nest D. Turn over a new leaf

QUESTION 200 OF 200

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: 'Cry over spilt milk'

1 Mark

A. A loud protest B. Fake sorrow C. Say or do exactly the right thing D. Worry about something that cannot be changed

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