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Idioms and Phrases

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What does the idiom "above-board" mean?

Correct answer: C

A
Clever
B
Over confidence
C
Honest
Correct
D
Moral
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "above-board" means honest and open, without any attempt to deceive. Therefore, option C, "Honest," is the correct meaning of the idiom.

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"Hitting the Nail on the Head" means?

Correct answer: A

A
Performing a task with exactness
Correct
B
Hurting someone without letting them know
C
Taking a very dangerous risk
D
Scold someone for their mistake
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "Hitting the Nail on the Head" means doing something exactly right or performing a task with precision. Option A correctly captures this meaning, while the other options do not reflect the idiomatic usage.

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easy
English

What does the phrase "Once in a Blue Moon" mean?

Correct answer: B

A
Always
B
Rarely
Correct
C
Never
D
Impossibly
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase "Once in a Blue Moon" is an idiom that means something happens very rarely or infrequently. Therefore, option B, "Rarely," is the correct meaning.

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What does the idiom "Hitting the Nail on the Head" mean?

Correct answer: A

A
Performing a task with exactness
Correct
B
Hurting someone without letting them know
C
Taking a very dangerous risk
D
Scold someone for their mistake
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "Hitting the Nail on the Head" means to do or say something exactly right or to perform a task with precision and accuracy, which matches option A.

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The idiom “To keep one’s temper” means:

Correct answer: B

A
To become hungry
B
To be in good mood
Correct
C
To preserve one's energy
D
To be aloof from
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "to keep one's temper" means to remain calm and not lose one's patience or composure, especially in situations that might provoke anger. This aligns best with option B, "To be in good mood," as it implies maintaining calmness and emotional control. The other options do not correctly reflect the meaning of the idiom.

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English

If "you have a finger in the pie", you are _________ in something.

Correct answer: B

A
Interested
B
Involved
Correct
C
Puzzled
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "have a finger in the pie" means to be involved in or have a share in something. Therefore, the correct answer is B, "Involved."

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The phrase “Be all ears” means:

Correct answer: B

A
Having long ears
B
Listen with interest
Correct
C
Suspect something
D
Being a good listener
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase "Be all ears" means to listen very attentively or with great interest. Option B correctly captures this meaning, while the other options do not.

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What does the phrase 'every now and then' mean?

Correct answer: C

A
Often
B
Always
C
Occasionally
Correct
D
Everywhere
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'every now and then' means 'occasionally' or 'from time to time,' indicating something happens sometimes but not regularly or always.

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What does the idiom "a pipe dream" mean?

Correct answer: C

A
A pleasant dream
B
A bad dream
C
An impracticable plan
Correct
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "a pipe dream" refers to an unrealistic or impracticable plan or hope, something that is unlikely to happen. Therefore, option C is correct.

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What does the idiom 'flogging a dead horse' mean?

Correct answer: D

A
Repeating our request
B
Making him see reason.
C
Beating about the bush.
D
Wasting time in useless effort
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom 'flogging a dead horse' means wasting time and effort on a hopeless or futile task, which matches option D.

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What does the idiom "Pass the buck" mean?

Correct answer: B

A
keep something in hand
B
To evade responsibility
Correct
C
To Warn
D
Come to know someone’s secrets
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "Pass the buck" means to evade responsibility or shift it to someone else. This is a common English phrase used to describe avoiding accountability.

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What does the phrase "feel good" mean?

Correct answer: B

A
Show goodwill to someone
B
Become happy or confident
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C
Know or sense something
D
Move along very carefully
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase "feel good" commonly means to become happy or confident, which matches option B. The other options do not accurately reflect the meaning of this phrase.

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What does the idiom "a bed of roses" mean?

Correct answer: D

A
Many roses
B
Tricky option
C
Difficult option
D
Easy Option
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "a bed of roses" means a situation that is easy and pleasant, which corresponds to option D, "Easy Option."

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What does the idiom "play away from the field" mean?

Correct answer: C

A
To conduct a game far from home and town.
B
To conduct a game far from home.
C
To have sexual relationship with someone who is not your usual partner.
Correct
D
To have sexual relationship with someone who is your usual partner.
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "play away from the field" means to have a sexual relationship with someone who is not your usual partner, implying infidelity or cheating. This matches option C exactly.

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The phrase "To have your hands full" means:

Correct answer: B

A
To be a sinner
B
To have too many things to do
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C
To have plenty of wealth
D
Something related to fighting
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "To have your hands full" means to be very busy or to have too many tasks to handle at once, which matches option B.

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What does the idiom 'see eye to eye' mean?

Correct answer: B

A
Disagree
B
Agree
Correct
C
Meet
D
Dislike
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom 'see eye to eye' means to agree or have the same opinion with someone. Therefore, option B 'Agree' is the correct answer.

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"Be poles apart" means:

Correct answer: B

A
Either of the two poles
B
Having nothing in common
Correct
C
Leading position in a race
D
Affect somebody greatly
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "be poles apart" means to be completely different or to have nothing in common, which matches option B. The other options do not correctly represent the meaning of this idiom.

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She invited all and sundry to the party. “All and sundry” means: __________?

Correct answer: A

A
Everyone
Correct
B
Close Friends
C
Many People
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase "all and sundry" means everyone or all people without exception, which matches option A. It implies inviting every person, not just close friends or many people in a vague sense.

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What does the phrase "Yeoman's Services" mean?

Correct answer: B

A
Free services
B
Help in need
Correct
C
Government services
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase "Yeoman's Services" refers to loyal, reliable, and valuable help or assistance, especially in times of need. Therefore, option B, "Help in need," correctly captures the meaning.

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What does the phrase 'beat around the bush' mean?

Correct answer: C

A
Try to hide in the bush
B
Making excuses
C
To avoid talking about what is important.
Correct
D
To talk rubbish
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom 'beat around the bush' means to avoid talking about what is important or to avoid getting to the point directly. Option C correctly captures this meaning.

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Sara, you should not "call it a day." What does the phrase "call it a day" mean?

Correct answer: A

A
Stop working on something
Correct
B
To begin working
C
To delay working
D
To refuse working
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "call it a day" means to stop working on something, usually because enough work has been done or it is time to rest. Therefore, option A correctly defines the phrase.

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What does the phrase 'to run across' mean?

Correct answer: B

A
To look around
B
To meet casually
Correct
C
To go from one side to another
D
To ignore
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'to run across' means 'to meet casually' or 'to come upon someone or something unexpectedly.' This matches option B exactly.

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What does the idiom "to get on the nerves" mean?

Correct answer: D

A
To soothe
B
To have an illness
C
To give medicine
D
To irritate
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase "to get on the nerves" means to irritate or annoy someone, which corresponds to option D. The other options do not match the meaning of this idiom.

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What does the idiom "fair field and no favor" mean?

Correct answer: A

A
An equal chance for everyone
Correct
B
Perfection
C
Indifference in opinion
D
Popularity
Explanation and memory cue

The idiom "fair field and no favor" means giving everyone an equal chance without bias or favoritism, which matches option A.

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What does the phrase 'I take down my notes carefully' mean?

Correct answer: D

A
To hide
B
To remove
C
To publish
D
To write down
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The phrase 'I take down my notes carefully' means to write down notes carefully. 'Take down' in this context means to record or write information.