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1281. Choose the correct meaning of idiom " Spill the beans______ :
- A. Become uncertain about something
- B. To avoid from someone
- C. To reveal the Secrets
- D. Something difficult to accept
Explanation: To spill the beans means to disclose secret or confidential information. The phrase commonly describes revealing a secret accidentally or before the proper time.
Correct answer: To reveal the Secrets1282. Choose the correct meaning of idiom "Champing at the bit__________?
- A. Something difficult to accept
- B. Extremely Impatient
- C. A pessimistic Person
- D. None of these
Explanation: Someone champing at the bit is extremely eager or impatient to begin something. The image comes from a horse biting its bit while waiting to move.
Correct answer: Extremely Impatient1283. Idiom " As the Crow flies " means:___________?
- A. In a indirect way
- B. The impossible task
- C. In a direct & straight way
- D. None of these
Explanation: As the crow flies describes the shortest direct distance between two places, ignoring bends in roads or routes. Hence it means in a straight or direct way.
Correct answer: In a direct & straight way1284. choose the correct meaning of idiom "The birds & the bees________ :
- A. Depression and low spirits
- B. Remain undecided & uncomplete
- C. Do favors for getting favors
- D. Basic information about se*ual behaviour in humans
Explanation: “The birds and the bees” is an indirect expression for basic information about human sexual reproduction or sexual behaviour. It is not an idiom for depression or indecision.
Correct answer: Basic information about se*ual behaviour in humans1285. What it the moaning of the Idiom/proverb "To be at loggerheads" ?
- A. To cooperate with enemies
- B. To be in strong disagreement or dispute
- C. To face stiff opposition
- D. To tax one's mind and body
Explanation: To be at loggerheads means to be in serious disagreement or conflict with someone. It suggests opposing views rather than merely facing resistance.
Correct answer: To be in strong disagreement or dispute1286. "TO EGG ON" means ?
- A. to advise
- B. to ask
- C. to urge
- D. to warn
Explanation: To egg someone on is to encourage or urge that person to act, often recklessly. It does not mean merely to advise, ask, or warn.
Correct answer: to urge1287. "MALA FIDE" means ?
- A. Bad intention
- B. Genuine
- C. Trustworthy
- D. Generous
Explanation: Mala fide is Latin for “in bad faith,” implying dishonest or bad intention. Its opposite is bona fide, meaning genuine or in good faith.
Correct answer: Bad intention1288. "Weal and woe" means__________?
- A. Up & down
- B. Joys & sorrows
- C. whole heartedly
- D. Extreme hate
Explanation: “Weal and woe” is a paired expression meaning both good fortune and bad fortune, or joys and sorrows. “Weal” means welfare or prosperity, while “woe” means sorrow or distress.
Correct answer: Joys & sorrows1289. idiom of "Rides the high horse"?
- A. went on gambling
- B. bought a horse
- C. superior
- D. None of them
Explanation: To ride the high horse means to behave as though one is superior to others. Thus, “superior” captures the intended meaning, while the literal meaning involving a horse is a trap.
Correct answer: superior1290. Khan is always ready to "Eat anyone,s salt"?
- A. To be one,s guest
- B. To cook tasty dishes
- C. An infectious diseas
- D. None
Explanation: To eat someone’s salt means to stay as that person’s guest or receive their hospitality. It has no connection with cooking or illness.
Correct answer: To be one,s guest