Idioms and Phrases

The phrase 'without further ado' means 'without any more delay' or 'immediately,' which corresponds to option B. It is commonly used to indicate proceeding without wasting time.

The idiom "a bird of passage" refers to a migratory bird, symbolizing someone who moves from place to place. Therefore, option D is the correct meaning of the idiom.

The idiom "follow hot on the heels of" means to happen very soon after something else, indicating a short time gap between events.

The idiom "a black sheep" refers to a person who is considered different from other family members or group members, often because of bad behavior or a bad reputation. Therefore, option C is correct.

The idiom "get under someone's skin" means to irritate or upset someone, which matches option A. The other options do not correctly represent this idiom's meaning.

The idiom 'a bag of bones' refers to an extremely thin person, often implying someone who is very skinny or emaciated. This matches option A exactly.

The idiom "a beast of burden" refers to a person or animal that is used to carry heavy loads or perform hard work, which matches option A. The other options do not correctly represent the meaning of this idiom.

The idiom "take something with a pinch of salt" means to not completely believe something or to be skeptical about it. Therefore, option A, "Without wholly believing," is the correct interpretation.

The idiom "pushing up the daisies" is a euphemism for being dead, as it refers to being buried underground where daisies grow above the grave.

The idiom 'All hat and no cattle' means someone who talks a lot or appears impressive but lacks real substance or action, which corresponds to option B: 'All talk but no action.'

The idiom "a bed of thorns" refers to a situation or thing that is difficult or uncomfortable, making option A the correct meaning.

The phrase 'call on' has multiple meanings, including 'to pay a visit to someone' and 'to summon or request someone to do something.' While it can mean 'summon as a witness' in some formal contexts, the most common and widely accepted meaning in everyday English is 'to pay a visit to someone,' which corresponds to option C. The phrase can also mean to ask someone to speak or answer a question, or to make use of a resource. Therefore, option C is the best choice for the general meaning of 'call on.'

The idiom "cook the books" means to alter financial records dishonestly or illegally to present a false picture of a company's financial situation. This matches option A exactly.

The phrase 'egging on' means to strongly encourage or urge someone to do something, often something risky or unwise. In this context, it implies the US and UK are encouraging Israel's actions rather than restraining them.

The idiom 'Penny wise and pound foolish' means being careful about small amounts of money but careless or wasteful about larger amounts, which matches option B.

The idiom 'a pipe dream' refers to a hope or plan that is unrealistic or unattainable. Therefore, 'Unattainable dream' is the correct meaning.

The idiom "Till the cows come home" means for a very long time or indefinitely. It implies something lasting a long duration, which matches option B.

The idiom 'water under the bridge' refers to events or issues that happened in the past and are now considered resolved or no longer important, meaning they cannot be changed. Therefore, option B correctly captures this meaning.

The phrase 'pros and cons' means the advantages (for) and disadvantages (against) of something, so option D correctly captures this meaning.

The idiom 'burn the midnight oil' means to work late into the night, typically studying or working hard beyond normal hours. Option B correctly captures this meaning.

The idiom 'to put your foot in your mouth' means to say something embarrassing or inappropriate, often unintentionally. This matches option C, which correctly defines the phrase.

The phrase "be quids in" is an idiomatic expression meaning to be making a profit or to be in a financially advantageous position. Therefore, option A is correct.

The phrasal verb 'carry on' means to continue doing something, which matches option A. The other options do not reflect the meaning of 'carry on.'

The idiom 'ready to roll' means being prepared to start or begin something immediately. In this context, it indicates that the new TV series is about to start soon.

The idiom 'Wake up and smell the coffee' means to become aware of the reality or truth of a situation, often when someone has been ignoring it.