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Question #441

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A cat and dog life'.

A. A life with pets

B. A playful life

C. A life full of quarrels

D. A peaceful life

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It describes a life marked by constant arguing or fighting.

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Question #442

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A close call'.

A. A narrow escape

B. A telephone call

C. An intimate conversation

D. A near miss

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means a situation where something bad almost happened.

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Question #443

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A cock and bull story'.

A. A short story

B. A story about animals

C. A true story

D. An implausible or exaggerated tale

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It refers to a fabricated or unbelievable story.

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Question #444

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A cold fish'.

A. An unfriendly or unemotional person

B. A shy person

C. A fresh catch

D. A frozen fish

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It describes someone who lacks warmth or emotion.

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Question #445

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A cut above'.

A. A lower standard

B. A sharp object

C. Superior to others

D. A cut on the body

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means someone or something of a higher quality.

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Question #446

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A damp squib'.

A. A wet firework

B. A successful event

C. Something that fails to meet expectations

D. A rainy day

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means an event that is disappointing and less exciting than anticipated.

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Question #447

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A dead duck'.

A. A cooked meal

B. A dead bird

C. A hopeless failure

D. A sick person

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It refers to something or someone that is doomed or has no chance of success.

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Question #448

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A dog's life'.

A. A pet's life

B. A miserable and unhappy life

C. A dog's day

D. A luxurious life

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means a life full of hardship and misery.

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Question #449

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A fair crack of the whip'.

A. A cracking sound

B. A fair chance or opportunity

C. A whipping

D. A punishment

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means a reasonable opportunity to succeed.

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Question #450

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A fly on the wall'.

A. A decoration

B. A pest

C. An unseen observer

D. An insect

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to be able to watch a situation secretly without being noticed.

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Question #451

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A fool's paradise'.

A. A paradise for fools

B. An intelligent plan

C. A true heaven

D. A state of happiness based on false hopes

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means being happy because you ignore reality.

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Question #452

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A foregone conclusion'.

A. A new conclusion

B. A result that is certain before it happens

C. A conclusion that is forgotten

D. A false statement

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means an outcome that is obvious from the start.

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Question #453

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A golden handshake'.

A. A handshake

B. A greeting

C. A gold ring

D. A large payment given on leaving a job

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It refers to a generous severance package.

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Question #454

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A hair's breadth'.

A. A very small distance or margin

B. A haircut

C. A thick measurement

D. A hair's width

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means an extremely narrow gap.

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Question #455

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A house of cards'.

A. A fragile plan or structure

B. A deck of cards

C. A card game

D. A strong building

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means a scheme that is easily destroyed.

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Question #456

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A lame duck'.

A. A fast runner

B. A duck that cannot walk

C. An ineffectual person or organization nearing end of power

D. A healthy animal

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It refers to a person or entity that is weak and soon to be replaced.

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Question #457

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A leap in the dark'.

A. A dance

B. A safe move

C. A risky step whose outcome is unknown

D. A jump at night

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means taking a chance without knowing the consequences.

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Question #458

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A leopard cannot change its spots'.

A. Spots can be changed

B. One cannot change one's innate nature

C. Animals are adaptable

D. Leopards are beautiful

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means a person cannot change their fundamental character.

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Question #459

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A level playing field'.

A. A flat sports ground

B. A playground

C. A bumpy field

D. A situation where everyone has equal chances

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means fair competition without advantage.

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Question #460

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A little bird told me'.

A. A bird whispered

B. I heard it from a secret source

C. A pet bird

D. I read it

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is used to say you know something but won't reveal the source.

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