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Question #361

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Pot calling the kettle black'.

A. A cooking analogy

B. A compliment

C. A tea party

D. Accusing someone of a fault one has oneself

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to hypocritically criticize.

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Question #362

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Pull out all the stops'.

A. To make a maximum effort

B. To stop completely

C. To stop an organ

D. To quiet down

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to use all resources.

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Question #363

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Pull strings'.

A. To play a guitar

B. To knit

C. To use one's influence secretly

D. To cut cords

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to manipulate behind the scenes.

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Question #364

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Pure as the driven snow'.

A. Snowy color

B. Morally perfect; innocent

C. Impure

D. Cold

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means completely virtuous.

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Question #365

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Put a spoke in someone's wheel'.

A. To obstruct or spoil someone's plans

B. To help

C. To ride a bike

D. To repair a wheel

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to hinder.

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Question #366

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Put on airs'.

A. To be humble

B. To fly

C. To act superior or pretentious

D. To breathe

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to behave arrogantly.

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Question #367

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Put one's best foot forward'.

A. To kick

B. To walk fast

C. To step back

D. To make a good impression by trying hard

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to present the best side.

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Question #368

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Rack and ruin'.

A. A clean condition

B. A building

C. A storage rack

D. A state of decay or destruction

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means dilapidation.

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Question #369

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Raise eyebrows'.

A. To be happy

B. To wink

C. To lift eyebrows

D. To cause surprise or mild disapproval

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to shock or astonish.

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Question #370

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Read the riot act'.

A. To read a law

B. To start a riot

C. To read a story

D. To give a stern warning or scolding

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to reprimand severely.

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Question #371

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Red herring'.

A. A real clue

B. A distraction from the real issue

C. A cooked fish

D. A tasty dish

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means a misleading distraction.

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Question #372

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Rest on one's laurels'.

A. To plant trees

B. To be complacent about past achievements

C. To lie on leaves

D. To work harder

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to rely on former glory.

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Question #373

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Ring a bell'.

A. To sound familiar; remind something

B. To sound a bell

C. To be silent

D. To make noise

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to evoke a vague memory.

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Question #374

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Roll out the red carpet'.

A. To ignore

B. To clean

C. To give a grand welcome

D. To lay a carpet

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to receive with special honor.

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Question #375

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Rough diamond'.

A. A sharp edge

B. A polished gem

C. A person of good nature but lacking refined manners

D. A cut diamond

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means someone unrefined but good-hearted.

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Question #376

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Rule of thumb'.

A. A thumb rule

B. An exact science

C. A practical approximate method

D. A measuring device

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means a general guideline.

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Question #377

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Run a tight ship'.

A. To tie a ship

B. To sail fast

C. To let loose

D. To manage an organization strictly and efficiently

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to be a strict and effective manager.

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Question #378

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Run amok'.

A. To walk slowly

B. To go crazy and behave violently

C. To jog

D. To run a race

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to become out of control.

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Question #379

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Run in the same groove'.

A. To act in a monotonous, unoriginal way

B. To dig a trench

C. To run together

D. To be creative

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to follow a fixed routine.

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Question #380

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Salt of the earth'.

A. A very good and honest person

B. A dishonest person

C. Salty soil

D. A mineral

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means a person of great worth.

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