1. What does the idiom "Break the ice" mean?
- A. To shatter something frozen
- B. To start a conversation in a social setting
- C. To cause a problem
- D. To finish a task
- E. None of the above
B. To start a conversation in a social setting
This idiom means to make people feel more comfortable and relaxed in a social setting.
2. What does the idiom "Bite the bullet" mean?
- A. To eat a bullet
- B. To endure a painful situation
- C. To shoot a gun
- D. To win a battle
- E. None of the above
B. To endure a painful situation
This idiom means to face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage.
3. What does the idiom "Hit the nail on the head" mean?
- A. To hammer a nail
- B. To be very accurate
- C. To miss a target
- D. To make a mistake
- E. None of the above
B. To be very accurate
This idiom means to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
4. What does the idiom "Let the cat out of the bag" mean?
- A. To release a pet
- B. To reveal a secret accidentally
- C. To buy a cat
- D. To hide something
- E. None of the above
B. To reveal a secret accidentally
This idiom means to accidentally disclose information that was meant to be kept confidential.
5. What does the idiom "Burn the midnight oil" mean?
- A. To waste time
- B. To stay up late working on something
- C. To use too much fuel
- D. To travel at night
- E. None of the above
B. To stay up late working on something
This idiom means to work late into the night.
6. What does the idiom "Spill the beans" mean?
- A. To make a mess
- B. To reveal information or a secret
- C. To cook beans
- D. To waste food
- E. None of the above
B. To reveal information or a secret
This idiom means to accidentally disclose a secret or information.
7. What does the idiom "Add fuel to the fire" mean?
- A. To extinguish a fire
- B. To make a bad situation worse
- C. To cook food
- D. To clean a fireplace
- E. None of the above
B. To make a bad situation worse
This idiom means to worsen a situation by adding more problems.
8. What does the idiom "The ball is in your court" mean?
- A. You need to play sports
- B. It is your turn to take action or make a decision
- C. You have lost your opportunity
- D. You are not responsible for something
- E. None of the above
B. It is your turn to take action or make a decision
This idiom means that it is now your responsibility to respond or act.
9. What does the idiom "Under the weather" mean?
- A. To be sick or unwell
- B. To be outside in bad weather
- C. To be in a bad mood
- D. To be lost
- E. None of the above
A. To be sick or unwell
This idiom means to be ill or not feeling well.
10. What does the idiom "Break the bank" mean?
- A. To rob a bank
- B. To spend all your money
- C. To win a lot of money
- D. To save money
- E. None of the above
B. To spend all your money
This idiom means to use up all of your money, often in a single expense.
11. What does the idiom "Hit the sack" mean?
- A. To go to sleep
- B. To start working
- C. To eat a meal
- D. To go on a trip
- E. None of the above
A. To go to sleep
This idiom means to go to bed or fall asleep.
12. What does the idiom "Cry over spilled milk" mean?
- A. To complain about a minor issue
- B. To clean up spilled milk
- C. To cry because of something sad
- D. To waste resources
- E. None of the above
A. To complain about a minor issue
This idiom means to be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.
13. What does the idiom "A blessing in disguise" mean?
- A. A misfortune that turns out to be beneficial
- B. A hidden treasure
- C. A disguised gift
- D. A religious blessing
- E. None of the above
A. A misfortune that turns out to be beneficial
This idiom refers to something that initially seems negative but ultimately results in something positive.
14. What does the idiom "Bite the dust" mean?
- A. To win a battle
- B. To fall or be defeated
- C. To clean the floor
- D. To eat dirt
- E. None of the above
B. To fall or be defeated
This idiom means to fail or be defeated, especially in a dramatic way.
15. What does the idiom "Face the music" mean?
- A. To listen to a concert
- B. To confront the consequences of one's actions
- C. To dance to music
- D. To play an instrument
- E. None of the above
B. To confront the consequences of one's actions
This idiom means to deal with the unpleasant results of one's actions.
16. What does the idiom "Let sleeping dogs lie" mean?
- A. To let dogs rest
- B. To avoid stirring up trouble
- C. To play with dogs
- D. To feed dogs
- E. None of the above
B. To avoid stirring up trouble
This idiom means to avoid causing unnecessary problems or conflicts.
17. What does the idiom "Under the table" mean?
- A. Secretly or illegally
- B. Beneath furniture
- C. At a restaurant
- D. During a meeting
- E. None of the above
A. Secretly or illegally
This idiom refers to something done secretly or illegally, often in terms of payments or transactions.
18. What does the idiom "Jump on the bandwagon" mean?
- A. To join a popular trend or activity
- B. To jump on a vehicle
- C. To create a new trend
- D. To avoid participation
- E. None of the above
A. To join a popular trend or activity
This idiom means to join in with something that is currently popular or successful.
19. What does the idiom "Cost an arm and a leg" mean?
- A. To be very expensive
- B. To cause injury
- C. To buy a limb
- D. To make a donation
- E. None of the above
A. To be very expensive
This idiom means that something is very costly.
20. What does the idiom "Throw in the towel" mean?
- A. To give up or admit defeat
- B. To clean up
- C. To take a break
- D. To start a fight
- E. None of the above
A. To give up or admit defeat
This idiom means to surrender or admit that you cannot continue with something.
21. What does the idiom "Kick the bucket" mean?
- A. To die
- B. To kick a container
- C. To start a project
- D. To make a mess
- E. None of the above
A. To die
This idiom is a humorous or euphemistic way of referring to death.
22. What does the idiom "On thin ice" mean?
- A. In a dangerous or risky situation
- B. On a slippery surface
- C. At a cold place
- D. In a difficult position
- E. None of the above
A. In a dangerous or risky situation
This idiom means being in a precarious or risky situation where failure or trouble could easily occur.
23. What does the idiom "Bite off more than you can chew" mean?
- A. To take on a task that is too big
- B. To eat too much
- C. To be overly ambitious
- D. To handle more than one task
- E. None of the above
A. To take on a task that is too big
This idiom means to take on a project or task that is too difficult or beyond one’s ability.
24. What does the idiom "Throw someone under the bus" mean?
- A. To betray someone for personal gain
- B. To physically throw someone
- C. To help someone
- D. To criticize someone publicly
- E. None of the above
A. To betray someone for personal gain
This idiom means to sacrifice someone else to avoid trouble or gain advantage.
25. What does the idiom "A dime a dozen" mean?
- A. Very common and inexpensive
- B. Very valuable and rare
- C. Of high quality
- D. Difficult to find
- E. None of the above
A. Very common and inexpensive
This idiom means something that is very common and not worth much.
26. What does the idiom "Cut corners" mean?
- A. To do something poorly to save time or money
- B. To make something more elaborate
- C. To avoid doing something
- D. To innovate
- E. None of the above
A. To do something poorly to save time or money
This idiom means to take shortcuts that compromise quality or standards.
27. What does the idiom "Bite the bullet" mean?
- A. To endure a difficult situation
- B. To make a sudden decision
- C. To lose courage
- D. To physically bite a bullet
- E. None of the above
A. To endure a difficult situation
This idiom means to face a painful or unpleasant situation with courage.
28. What does the idiom "Hit the nail on the head" mean?
- A. To be very accurate
- B. To repair something
- C. To miss the target
- D. To hit something hard
- E. None of the above
A. To be very accurate
This idiom means to describe or identify something exactly right.
29. What does the idiom "Let the cat out of the bag" mean?
- A. To reveal a secret
- B. To release a pet
- C. To hide something
- D. To buy a cat
- E. None of the above
A. To reveal a secret
This idiom means to accidentally disclose confidential information.
30. What does the idiom "Burn the midnight oil" mean?
- A. To work late into the night
- B. To waste time
- C. To use too much fuel
- D. To clean up
- E. None of the above
A. To work late into the night
This idiom means to stay up late working on a project or task.
31. What does the idiom "Spill the beans" mean?
- A. To reveal information or a secret
- B. To make a mess
- C. To cook beans
- D. To waste food
- E. None of the above
A. To reveal information or a secret
This idiom means to accidentally disclose a secret.
32. What does the idiom "Add fuel to the fire" mean?
- A. To make a bad situation worse
- B. To extinguish a fire
- C. To cook food
- D. To clean a fireplace
- E. None of the above
A. To make a bad situation worse
This idiom means to worsen an already difficult situation.
33. What does the idiom "The ball is in your court" mean?
- A. It is your turn to take action or make a decision
- B. You need to play sports
- C. You have lost your opportunity
- D. You are not responsible for something
- E. None of the above
A. It is your turn to take action or make a decision
This idiom means that it is now your responsibility to respond or act.
34. What does the idiom "Under the weather" mean?
- A. To be sick or unwell
- B. To be outside in bad weather
- C. To be in a bad mood
- D. To be lost
- E. None of the above
A. To be sick or unwell
This idiom means to be ill or not feeling well.
35. What does the idiom "Break the bank" mean?
- A. To spend all your money
- B. To rob a bank
- C. To win a lot of money
- D. To save money
- E. None of the above
A. To spend all your money
This idiom means to use up all of your money, often in a single expense.
36. What does the idiom "Hit the sack" mean?
- A. To go to sleep
- B. To start working
- C. To eat a meal
- D. To go on a trip
- E. None of the above
A. To go to sleep
This idiom means to go to bed or fall asleep.
37. What does the idiom "Cry over spilled milk" mean?
- A. To complain about a minor issue
- B. To clean up spilled milk
- C. To cry because of something sad
- D. To waste resources
- E. None of the above
A. To complain about a minor issue
This idiom means to be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.
38. What does the idiom "A blessing in disguise" mean?
- A. A misfortune that turns out to be beneficial
- B. A hidden treasure
- C. A disguised gift
- D. A religious blessing
- E. None of the above
A. A misfortune that turns out to be beneficial
This idiom refers to something that initially seems negative but ultimately results in something positive.
39. What does the idiom "Bite the dust" mean?
- A. To win a battle
- B. To fall or be defeated
- C. To clean the floor
- D. To eat dirt
- E. None of the above
B. To fall or be defeated
This idiom means to fail or be defeated, especially in a dramatic way.
40. What does the idiom "Face the music" mean?
- A. To listen to a concert
- B. To confront the consequences of one's actions
- C. To dance to music
- D. To play an instrument
- E. None of the above
B. To confront the consequences of one's actions
This idiom means to deal with the unpleasant results of one's actions.
41. What does the idiom "Let sleeping dogs lie" mean?
- A. To let dogs rest
- B. To avoid stirring up trouble
- C. To play with dogs
- D. To feed dogs
- E. None of the above
B. To avoid stirring up trouble
This idiom means to avoid causing unnecessary problems or conflicts.
42. What does the idiom "Under the table" mean?
- A. Secretly or illegally
- B. Beneath furniture
- C. At a restaurant
- D. During a meeting
- E. None of the above
A. Secretly or illegally
This idiom refers to something done secretly or illegally, often in terms of payments or transactions.
43. What does the idiom "Jump on the bandwagon" mean?
- A. To join a popular trend or activity
- B. To jump on a vehicle
- C. To create a new trend
- D. To avoid participation
- E. None of the above
A. To join a popular trend or activity
This idiom means to join in with something that is currently popular or successful.
44. What does the idiom "Cost an arm and a leg" mean?
- A. To be very expensive
- B. To cause injury
- C. To buy a limb
- D. To make a donation
- E. None of the above
A. To be very expensive
This idiom means that something is very costly.
45. What does the idiom "Throw in the towel" mean?
- A. To give up or admit defeat
- B. To clean up
- C. To take a break
- D. To start a fight
- E. None of the above
A. To give up or admit defeat
This idiom means to surrender or admit that you cannot continue with something.
46. What does the idiom "Kick the bucket" mean?
- A. To die
- B. To kick a container
- C. To start a project
- D. To make a mess
- E. None of the above
A. To die
This idiom is a humorous or euphemistic way of referring to death.
47. What does the idiom "On thin ice" mean?
- A. In a dangerous or risky situation
- B. On a slippery surface
- C. At a cold place
- D. In a difficult position
- E. None of the above
A. In a dangerous or risky situation
This idiom means being in a precarious or risky situation where failure or trouble could easily occur.
48. What does the idiom "Bite off more than you can chew" mean?
- A. To take on a task that is too big
- B. To eat too much
- C. To be overly ambitious
- D. To handle more than one task
- E. None of the above
A. To take on a task that is too big
This idiom means to take on a project or task that is too difficult or beyond one’s ability.
49. What does the idiom "Throw someone under the bus" mean?
- A. To betray someone for personal gain
- B. To physically throw someone
- C. To help someone
- D. To criticize someone publicly
- E. None of the above
A. To betray someone for personal gain
This idiom means to sacrifice someone else to avoid trouble or gain advantage.
50. What does the idiom "A dime a dozen" mean?
- A. Very common and inexpensive
- B. Very valuable and rare
- C. Of high quality
- D. Difficult to find
- E. None of the above
A. Very common and inexpensive
This idiom means something that is very common and not worth much.
51. What does the idiom "Cut corners" mean?
- A. To do something poorly to save time or money
- B. To make something more elaborate
- C. To avoid doing something
- D. To innovate
- E. None of the above
A. To do something poorly to save time or money
This idiom means to take shortcuts that compromise quality or standards.
52. What does the idiom "Bite the bullet" mean?
- A. To endure a difficult situation
- B. To make a sudden decision
- C. To lose courage
- D. To physically bite a bullet
- E. None of the above
A. To endure a difficult situation
This idiom means to face a painful or unpleasant situation with courage.
53. What does the idiom "Hit the nail on the head" mean?
- A. To be very accurate
- B. To repair something
- C. To miss the target
- D. To hit something hard
- E. None of the above
A. To be very accurate
This idiom means to describe or identify something exactly right.
54. What does the idiom "Let the cat out of the bag" mean?
- A. To reveal a secret
- B. To release a pet
- C. To hide something
- D. To buy a cat
- E. None of the above
A. To reveal a secret
This idiom means to accidentally disclose confidential information.
55. What does the idiom "Burn the midnight oil" mean?
- A. To work late into the night
- B. To waste time
- C. To use too much fuel
- D. To clean up
- E. None of the above
A. To work late into the night
This idiom means to stay up late working on a project or task.
56. What does the idiom "Spill the beans" mean?
- A. To reveal information or a secret
- B. To make a mess
- C. To cook beans
- D. To waste food
- E. None of the above
A. To reveal information or a secret
This idiom means to accidentally disclose a secret.
57. What does the idiom "Add fuel to the fire" mean?
- A. To make a bad situation worse
- B. To extinguish a fire
- C. To cook food
- D. To clean a fireplace
- E. None of the above
A. To make a bad situation worse
This idiom means to worsen an already difficult situation.
58. What does the idiom "The ball is in your court" mean?
- A. It is your turn to take action or make a decision
- B. You need to play sports
- C. You have lost your opportunity
- D. You are not responsible for something
- E. None of the above
A. It is your turn to take action or make a decision
This idiom means that it is now your responsibility to respond or act.
59. What does the idiom "Under the weather" mean?
- A. To be sick or unwell
- B. To be outside in bad weather
- C. To be in a bad mood
- D. To be lost
- E. None of the above
A. To be sick or unwell
This idiom means to be ill or not feeling well.
60. What does the idiom "Break the bank" mean?
- A. To spend all your money
- B. To rob a bank
- C. To win a lot of money
- D. To save money
- E. None of the above
A. To spend all your money
This idiom means to use up all of your money, often in a single expense.
61. What does the idiom "Hit the sack" mean?
- A. To go to sleep
- B. To start working
- C. To eat a meal
- D. To go on a trip
- E. None of the above
A. To go to sleep
This idiom means to go to bed or fall asleep.
62. What does the idiom "Cry over spilled milk" mean?
- A. To complain about a minor issue
- B. To clean up spilled milk
- C. To cry because of something sad
- D. To waste resources
- E. None of the above
A. To complain about a minor issue
This idiom means to be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.
63. What does the idiom "A blessing in disguise" mean?
- A. A misfortune that turns out to be beneficial
- B. A hidden treasure
- C. A disguised gift
- D. A religious blessing
- E. None of the above
A. A misfortune that turns out to be beneficial
This idiom refers to something that initially seems negative but ultimately results in something positive.
64. What does the idiom "Bite the dust" mean?
- A. To win a battle
- B. To fall or be defeated
- C. To clean the floor
- D. To eat dirt
- E. None of the above
B. To fall or be defeated
This idiom means to fail or be defeated, especially in a dramatic way.
65. What does the idiom "Face the music" mean?
- A. To listen to a concert
- B. To confront the consequences of one's actions
- C. To dance to music
- D. To play an instrument
- E. None of the above
B. To confront the consequences of one's actions
This idiom means to deal with the unpleasant results of one's actions.
66. What does the idiom "Let sleeping dogs lie" mean?
- A. To let dogs rest
- B. To avoid stirring up trouble
- C. To play with dogs
- D. To feed dogs
- E. None of the above
B. To avoid stirring up trouble
This idiom means to avoid causing unnecessary problems or conflicts.
67. What does the idiom "Under the table" mean?
- A. Secretly or illegally
- B. Beneath furniture
- C. At a restaurant
- D. During a meeting
- E. None of the above
A. Secretly or illegally
This idiom refers to something done secretly or illegally, often in terms of payments or transactions.
68. What does the idiom "Jump on the bandwagon" mean?
- A. To join a popular trend or activity
- B. To jump on a vehicle
- C. To create a new trend
- D. To avoid participation
- E. None of the above
A. To join a popular trend or activity
This idiom means to join in with something that is currently popular or successful.
69. What does the idiom "Cost an arm and a leg" mean?
- A. To be very expensive
- B. To cause injury
- C. To buy a limb
- D. To make a donation
- E. None of the above
A. To be very expensive
This idiom means that something is very costly.
70. What does the idiom "Throw in the towel" mean?
- A. To give up or admit defeat
- B. To clean up
- C. To take a break
- D. To start a fight
- E. None of the above
A. To give up or admit defeat
This idiom means to surrender or admit that you cannot continue with something.
71. What does the idiom "Burn bridges" mean?
- A. To destroy relationships or connections
- B. To build new structures
- C. To create obstacles
- D. To travel across water
- E. None of the above
A. To destroy relationships or connections
This idiom means to damage relationships or connections so that they cannot be repaired.
72. What does the idiom "In the nick of time" mean?
- A. Just before something is about to happen
- B. At a specific hour
- C. In a precise location
- D. On time for an event
- E. None of the above
A. Just before something is about to happen
This idiom means arriving or completing something just in time before it is too late.
73. What does the idiom "Put all your eggs in one basket" mean?
- A. To risk everything on a single venture
- B. To collect eggs
- C. To distribute resources
- D. To invest in multiple opportunities
- E. None of the above
A. To risk everything on a single venture
This idiom means to rely entirely on one plan or opportunity, which is risky.
74. What does the idiom "Go the extra mile" mean?
- A. To make an additional effort
- B. To travel a long distance
- C. To follow a route
- D. To exceed expectations
- E. None of the above
A. To make an additional effort
This idiom means to put in more effort than is expected or required.
75. What does the idiom "Hit the jackpot" mean?
- A. To win a large prize or gain a great reward
- B. To strike a jackpot machine
- C. To make a financial investment
- D. To start a new venture
- E. None of the above
A. To win a large prize or gain a great reward
This idiom means to achieve a significant success or reward, often unexpectedly.
76. What does the idiom "The early bird catches the worm" mean?
- A. Being early leads to success
- B. Birds catch worms early in the morning
- C. Early risers have advantages
- D. Early planning is essential
- E. None of the above
A. Being early leads to success
This idiom means that those who start early or act quickly have an advantage.
77. What does the idiom "Throw caution to the wind" mean?
- A. To take a risk without worrying about the consequences
- B. To discard safety equipment
- C. To act cautiously
- D. To take calculated risks
- E. None of the above
A. To take a risk without worrying about the consequences
This idiom means to act recklessly or take a risk without considering the potential dangers.
78. What does the idiom "A penny for your thoughts" mean?
- A. To ask someone what they are thinking
- B. To pay for someone's opinion
- C. To exchange money for advice
- D. To value someone’s ideas
- E. None of the above
A. To ask someone what they are thinking
This idiom means to inquire about someone’s thoughts or opinions.
79. What does the idiom "Cry over spilled milk" mean?
- A. To complain about a minor issue
- B. To clean up spilled milk
- C. To cry because of something sad
- D. To waste resources
- E. None of the above
A. To complain about a minor issue
This idiom means to be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.
80. What does the idiom "The ball is in your court" mean?
- A. It is your turn to take action or make a decision
- B. You need to play sports
- C. You have lost your opportunity
- D. You are not responsible for something
- E. None of the above
A. It is your turn to take action or make a decision
This idiom means that it is now your responsibility to respond or act.
81. What does the idiom "Get a taste of your own medicine" mean?
- A. To experience the same negative treatment that you have given others
- B. To try new flavors
- C. To improve one's health
- D. To follow advice
- E. None of the above
A. To experience the same negative treatment that you have given others
This idiom means to receive the same negative treatment that one has inflicted on others.
82. What does the idiom "Like a fish out of water" mean?
- A. Feeling uncomfortable or out of place
- B. Being wet
- C. Swimming well
- D. Being relaxed
- E. None of the above
A. Feeling uncomfortable or out of place
This idiom means to feel awkward or out of place in a particular situation.
83. What does the idiom "Raining cats and dogs" mean?
- A. Raining heavily
- B. Animals falling from the sky
- C. A metaphor for chaos
- D. A light drizzle
- E. None of the above
A. Raining heavily
This idiom means that it is raining very heavily.
84. What does the idiom "Hit the books" mean?
- A. To study intensely
- B. To buy books
- C. To write a book
- D. To throw books
- E. None of the above
A. To study intensely
This idiom means to study hard or diligently.
85. What does the idiom "Give someone the cold shoulder" mean?
- A. To intentionally ignore or show disinterest
- B. To offer a cold drink
- C. To greet warmly
- D. To provide assistance
- E. None of the above
A. To intentionally ignore or show disinterest
This idiom means to deliberately ignore or be unfriendly towards someone.
86. What does the idiom "To have a chip on your shoulder" mean?
- A. To be easily angered or upset
- B. To carry a physical burden
- C. To be happy
- D. To feel secure
- E. None of the above
A. To be easily angered or upset
This idiom means to be easily offended or to hold a grudge.
87. What does the idiom "A leopard can’t change its spots" mean?
- A. People cannot change their inherent nature
- B. To improve one’s appearance
- C. To change one’s habits
- D. To adopt new skills
- E. None of the above
A. People cannot change their inherent nature
This idiom means that people cannot change their essential character or nature.
88. What does the idiom "To hit the hay" mean?
- A. To go to bed
- B. To start working
- C. To eat hay
- D. To rest
- E. None of the above
A. To go to bed
This idiom means to go to sleep.
89. What does the idiom "Bite the hand that feeds you" mean?
- A. To harm or be ungrateful to someone who helps you
- B. To eat food
- C. To help someone
- D. To reject assistance
- E. None of the above
A. To harm or be ungrateful to someone who helps you
This idiom means to mistreat or be ungrateful to someone who has helped or supported you.
90. What does the idiom "Back to the drawing board" mean?
- A. To start over with a new plan
- B. To draw a new design
- C. To review previous work
- D. To modify an existing plan
- E. None of the above
A. To start over with a new plan
This idiom means to begin again with a fresh approach after a failure or setback.
91. What does the idiom "A blessing in disguise" mean?
- A. A seemingly bad situation that turns out to be beneficial
- B. A concealed gift
- C. An unexpected reward
- D. A hidden advantage
- E. None of the above
A. A seemingly bad situation that turns out to be beneficial
This idiom refers to something that initially appears to be negative but ultimately results in something positive.
92. What does the idiom "Call it a day" mean?
- A. To stop working for the day
- B. To make a decision
- C. To call someone
- D. To work late
- E. None of the above
A. To stop working for the day
This idiom means to cease working for the day or to stop an activity.
93. What does the idiom "Don’t put all your eggs in one basket" mean?
- A. Do not risk everything on a single venture
- B. To invest in many opportunities
- C. To keep eggs in multiple baskets
- D. To store resources carefully
- E. None of the above
A. Do not risk everything on a single venture
This idiom means to avoid putting all your resources or efforts into one plan.
94. What does the idiom "To make a mountain out of a molehill" mean?
- A. To exaggerate a minor issue
- B. To create a big problem from a small one
- C. To solve a problem
- D. To make something small
- E. None of the above
A. To exaggerate a minor issue
This idiom means to make a big deal out of something that is not very significant.
95. What does the idiom "To take the bull by the horns" mean?
- A. To confront a difficult situation directly
- B. To handle an animal
- C. To take control of a situation
- D. To act boldly
- E. None of the above
A. To confront a difficult situation directly
This idiom means to tackle a difficult or challenging situation head-on.
96. What does the idiom "To spill the beans" mean?
- A. To reveal a secret
- B. To drop food
- C. To cook beans
- D. To share information
- E. None of the above
A. To reveal a secret
This idiom means to disclose or reveal information that was supposed to be kept secret.
97. What does the idiom "To bend over backwards" mean?
- A. To make a great effort to accommodate someone
- B. To stretch physically
- C. To change one’s position
- D. To help someone
- E. None of the above
A. To make a great effort to accommodate someone
This idiom means to make a special effort to do something or accommodate someone.
98. What does the idiom "To beat around the bush" mean?
- A. To avoid addressing the main issue
- B. To talk in circles
- C. To go hiking
- D. To discuss minor details
- E. None of the above
A. To avoid addressing the main issue
This idiom means to avoid speaking directly about the main point or issue.
99. What does the idiom "To let the cat out of the bag" mean?
- A. To reveal a secret inadvertently
- B. To release a cat
- C. To solve a problem
- D. To let something go
- E. None of the above
A. To reveal a secret inadvertently
This idiom means to accidentally disclose something that was supposed to be kept secret.
100. What does the idiom "To take with a grain of salt" mean?
- A. To not take something too seriously
- B. To eat a lot of salt
- C. To add flavor
- D. To accept something literally
- E. None of the above
A. To not take something too seriously
This idiom means to view something with skepticism or to not believe it completely.
