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Question #761

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bottoms up!'.

A. A bad ending

B. To sit down

C. A toast to finish a drink

D. To turn over

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is an expression urging people to drink up.

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Question #762

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Box clever'.

A. To box well

B. To think stupidly

C. To be lazy

D. To act skillfully and cunningly

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to use one's wits to outsmart others.

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Question #763

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Brass tacks'.

A. A furniture item

B. A band

C. The essential practical details

D. A metal pin

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means getting down to the real basic facts.

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Question #764

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Breadwinner'.

A. The primary earner in a family

B. A baker

C. A poor person

D. A bread maker

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means the person who earns the main income for a household.

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Question #765

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Break the bank'.

A. To rob a bank

B. To cost too much

C. To invest

D. To save money

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means something is extremely expensive.

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Question #766

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Bring to book'.

A. To punish or call to account

B. To publish

C. To read a book

D. To teach

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to demand an explanation or bring to justice.

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Question #767

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Brown nose'.

A. To have a cold

B. To be honest

C. A nose with brown color

D. To flatter someone obsequiously

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to act sycophantically to gain favour.

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Question #768

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Buckle under'.

A. To stand firm

B. To fasten a belt

C. To yield or collapse under pressure

D. To fight back

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to give in or succumb.

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Question #769

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Burn rubber'.

A. To set fire to tires

B. To drive extremely fast

C. To walk slowly

D. To cook rubber

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to accelerate a vehicle rapidly.

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Question #770

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Busman's holiday'.

A. A vacation from work

B. A holiday where you do the same work as your job

C. A bus driver's day off

D. A cheap holiday

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means spending free time doing what you do professionally.

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Question #771

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Button your lip'.

A. To stop talking; be quiet

B. To wear a button

C. To speak loudly

D. To smile

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to shut up or keep a secret.

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Question #772

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'By the book'.

A. Writing a book

B. Following rules strictly

C. According to a book

D. Breaking rules

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means doing things according to official procedure.

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Question #773

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Call a truce'.

A. To lie

B. To continue war

C. To agree to stop arguing

D. To start a fight

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to declare a temporary peace.

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Question #774

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Call the shots'.

A. To be in charge; make decisions

B. To fire a gun

C. To phone a shooter

D. To play basketball

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to have the authority to decide.

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Question #775

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Can't hold a candle to'.

A. Better than

B. Cannot carry a candle

C. Not nearly as good as

D. Afraid of the dark

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to be inferior to someone or something.

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Question #776

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Cash cow'.

A. A farm animal

B. A reliable source of profit

C. A cow that gives cash

D. A poor investment

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means a product or business that steadily generates money.

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Question #777

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Cast the first stone'.

A. To throw a stone

B. To build a wall

C. To help someone

D. To be the first to accuse or blame

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It comes from the Bible meaning let the sinless person judge first.

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Question #778

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Cat on a hot tin roof'.

A. A pet on a roof

B. A quiet cat

C. A warm cat

D. Extremely nervous or jumpy

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means being very agitated or restless.

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Question #779

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Catch someone's eye'.

A. To grab someone's eye

B. To attract someone's attention

C. To blind someone

D. To ignore

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to be noticed by someone.

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Question #780

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Catch some Z's'.

A. To exercise

B. To catch a letter

C. To get some sleep

D. To read

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a slang for sleeping, Z representing snoring.

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