Idioms and Phrases: Master the Nuances of English Expression

Question 1

Which idiom employs a metaphor to liken heavy rainfall to falling animals?

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It's raining cats and dogs.

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She's a couch potato.

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Time flies when you're having fun.

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Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

Question 2

Utilize the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' in a sentence that demonstrates your understanding of its meaning.

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Due to the torrential downpour, the streets were flowing like rivers, and it was 'raining cats and dogs'.

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My grumpy neighbor is always 'raining cats and dogs' on me with his complaints.

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The children were overjoyed; it was 'raining cats and dogs' of candy at the party.

Question 3

Which expression is used to describe someone who is extremely exhausted?

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Beat dead tired

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Beat around the bush

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Pull someone's leg

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Kick the bucket

Question 4

Which idiom refers to delaying or avoiding dealing with a problem?

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Kick the can down the road

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Let the cat out of the bag

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Bite the bullet

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Hit the nail on the head

Question 5

Which expression means to achieve something easily or effortlessly?

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A piece of cake

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A pain in the neck

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Raining cats and dogs

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Off the hook

Question 6

Which idiom describes someone who is extremely furious?

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Mad as a hornet

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Nervous as a cat

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Cool as a cucumber

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Happy as a clam

Question 7

Which expression signifies the process of thinking deeply about something?

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Rack one's brains

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Pass with flying colors

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Hit the nail on the head

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Bury the hatchet

Question 8

Which idiom is used to describe someone who possesses significant wealth?

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Loaded

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Over the moon

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Down to earth

Question 9

Which expression refers to someone who is extremely occupied and has a lot to do?

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Up to one's eyeballs

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On the ball

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Between a rock and a hard place

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In hot water

Question 10

Which idiom means to make an extra effort or go beyond what is expected?

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Go the extra mile

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Get cold feet

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Pull the plug

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Break the ice

Question 11

Which expression describes a state of extreme joy and excitement?

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On cloud nine

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Under the weather

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Head over heels

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In the doghouse

Question 12

The idiom 'hit the hay' means to:

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Go to sleep

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Start a fight

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Get angry

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Make a mistake

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

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As happy as a clam

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Hit the nail on the head

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Pull the wool over someone's eyes

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Kick the bucket

Question 14

The expression 'under the weather' refers to someone who is:

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Feeling sick

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Experiencing bad luck

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Being lazy

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Being happy

Question 15

Which of the following expressions is used to describe someone who is very wealthy?

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Rolling in dough

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Down on their luck

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Living paycheck to paycheck

Question 16

The idiom 'spill the beans' means to:

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Reveal a secret

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Tell a joke

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Make a mess

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Be clumsy

Question 17

Which of the following idioms describes something that is very difficult?

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An uphill battle

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As easy as pie

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A walk in the park

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A piece of cake

Question 18

The phrase 'be all ears' means to be:

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Very attentive

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In trouble

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Angry

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Deaf

Question 19

Which idiom is used to describe someone who is very tired?

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Hit the hay

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Hold your horses

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Spill the beans

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Kick the bucket

Question 20

Which expression is used to describe someone who is very happy?

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Over the moon

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Down in the dumps

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Hit the nail on the head

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Under the weather

Question 21

Which idiom is used to describe people who are talking informally?

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Shoot the breeze

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Pull someone's leg

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Turn a blind eye

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Break a leg

Question 22

Which expression is used to describe something that happens unexpectedly?

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Out of the blue

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Once in a blue moon

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On the ball

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Under the thumb

Question 23

Which idiom is used to describe someone who is very successful?

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Hit the jackpot

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Cut corners

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Miss the boat

Question 24

Which expression is used to describe someone who is very angry?

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Seeing red

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Green with envy

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Yellow-bellied

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Over the hill

Question 25

Which expression is used to describe someone who is very drunk?

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Three sheets to the wind

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Sober as a judge

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On the wagon

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Under the influence

Question 26

Which expression is used to describe someone who is very busy?

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Run off your feet

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Slow and steady

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Time out

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Take a break

Question 27

Which of the following idioms means to be fully occupied or engaged in a task?

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Hit the ground running

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Break a leg

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Spill the beans

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Go bananas

Question 28

Which expression is used to indicate that something is extremely simple to do?

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A piece of cake

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A hot potato

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The elephant in the room

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A drop in the bucket

Question 29

Which phrase is used to indicate that someone feels calm and comfortable?

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At home

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On the ball

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In the doghouse

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On edge

Question 30

Which idiom means to be overjoyed or thrilled?

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On cloud nine

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Under the weather

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Through the roof

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In the dumps

Question 31

Which expression is used to describe someone who is very clumsy or awkward?

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All thumbs

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Under the pump

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The life of the party

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A pain in the neck

Question 32

Which idiom means to be extremely exhausted or drained?

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Beat

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Wired

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Stoked

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Pumped

Question 33

Which phrase is used to indicate that something is highly significant or important?

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A matter of life and death

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A hot potato

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The icing on the cake

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A drop in the bucket

Question 34

Which idiom means to be very angry or upset?

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Up in arms

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In the pink

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At home

Question 35

Which of the following idioms means to do something very well?

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Hit the nail on the head

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Kick the bucket

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Spill the beans

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Be down in the dumps

Question 36

Complete the idiom: 'It's all Greek to me' means:

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I don't understand it

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It's a great mystery

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It's an exciting event

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It's very expensive

Question 37

Which expression is used to describe a person who is very stubborn?

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Set in his ways

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At the end of his rope

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Over the moon

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On cloud nine

Question 38

Which of the following idioms indicates a lack of confidence?

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Get cold feet

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Pull oneself up by the bootstraps

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Throw caution to the wind

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Break a leg

Question 39

Complete the expression: 'The early bird gets the ________'

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Worm

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Nest

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Feather

Question 40

Complete the saying: 'All good things must come to an ________'

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End

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Middle

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Top

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Beginning

Question 41

Which expression is used to describe a person who is very lucky?

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Lady Luck is on his side

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Down on his luck

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Under the weather

Question 42

Which idiom means to be extremely angry?

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Hit the roof

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Break a leg

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Get under the weather

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Pull someone's leg

Question 43

What does the expression "raining cats and dogs" mean?

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Heavy rainfall

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Mild drizzle

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Intermittent showers

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Thunderstorm

Question 44

Which idiom describes someone who is clumsy?

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Butterfingers

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Straight shooter

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Loose cannon

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Cold fish

Question 45

What does the expression "bite the bullet" mean?

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To confront a difficult task courageously

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To run away from a problem

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To give up easily

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To complain about a situation

Question 46

What does the expression "under the weather" mean?

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Feeling sick

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Feeling confused

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Feeling angry

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Feeling happy

Question 47

What does the expression "break a leg" mean?

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Good luck

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Say goodbye

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Bad luck

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Be careful

Question 48

Which idiom describes something that is impossible to do?

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Square circle

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Walk in the park

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No sweat

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Piece of cake

Question 49

What does the expression "spill the beans" mean?

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To reveal a secret

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To make a mistake

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To get into trouble

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To tell a joke

Question 50

The company is facing financial difficulties and is in a **precarious position**. This means they are in a:

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Difficult situation

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Secure position

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Small space

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Comfortable place

Question 51

She was so **overjoyed** to hear the news that she jumped up and down with excitement.

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Showed great happiness

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Became nervous

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Jumped very high

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Felt confused

Question 52

Choose the idiom that best completes the sentence: After the long hike, they were **exhausted** and ready for a good night's sleep.

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Ready to drop

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Over the moon

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In a pickle

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Down to earth

Question 53

Which expression is closest in meaning to "to be on cloud nine"?

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Extremely happy

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To be tired

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To be confused

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To be in trouble

Question 54

The phrase "He was **unfazed** during the presentation" implies that he was:

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Calm and collected

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Excited and enthusiastic

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Nervous and anxious

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Angry and frustrated

Question 55

The teacher asked the student to "**get to the point**" and stop wasting time with unnecessary details.

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Get to the point

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Be creative

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Be quiet

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Be polite

Question 56

Which expression best describes someone who talks a lot and loves to spread rumors?

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A chatterbox

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A couch potato

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A night owl

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A bookworm

Question 57

The phrase "**in a difficult position**" is synonymous with which idiom?

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To be in a bind

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To be very happy

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To be very relaxed

Question 58

Choose the sentence that uses the idiom "to break the ice" correctly.

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She attempted to break the ice by introducing herself to the group.

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The ice on the lake broke due to the warm weather.

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He broke the ice sculpture with his hammer.