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Question #781

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Chain reaction'.

A. A single event

B. A broken link

C. A series of events each caused by the previous one

D. A chain link

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means a sequence where one event triggers others.

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Question #782

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Chalk and cheese'.

A. Similar items

B. School supplies

C. Two things completely different

D. A snack

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means two people or things that have nothing in common.

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Question #783

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Chew the cud'.

A. To run

B. To meditate or ponder deeply

C. To swallow

D. To eat grass

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to reflect on something thoughtfully.

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Question #784

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Chicken out'.

A. To succeed

B. To cook chicken

C. To buy a chicken

D. To be too afraid to do something

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to decide not to do something due to fear.

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Question #785

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Chill pill'.

A. A cold medicine

B. A hot drink

C. A sweet

D. A metaphorical thing taken to calm down

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Take a chill pill means relax and not overreact.

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Question #786

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Chop and change'.

A. To be steady

B. To cook

C. To keep changing one's mind

D. To cut wood

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to alter plans frequently.

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Question #787

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Clap eyes on'.

A. To clap with eyes

B. To be blind

C. To blink

D. To see or notice

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to catch sight of something or someone.

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Question #788

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Clean as a whistle'.

A. Musical

B. Dirty

C. Sharp sound

D. Extremely clean or pure

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means spotlessly clean.

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Question #789

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Clear the decks'.

A. To build a deck

B. To clean a ship

C. To prepare for action by removing obstacles

D. To rest

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to get ready to tackle something important.

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Question #790

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Climb on the bandwagon'.

A. To stay behind

B. To start a trend

C. To ride a wagon

D. To join a popular trend

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to support something that is already successful.

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Question #791

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Clip one's wings'.

A. To help fly

B. To clean

C. To limit someone's freedom or power

D. To trim bird feathers

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to restrict someone's independence.

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Question #792

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Cloud cuckoo land'.

A. A real place

B. An unrealistically idealistic state

C. A weather condition

D. A bird sanctuary

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It refers to a foolish imaginary world.

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Question #793

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Clutch at straws'.

A. To farm

B. To hold straws

C. To try desperately even in vain

D. To make a basket

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to grasp at any hope when desperate.

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Question #794

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Coast is clear'.

A. A storm is coming

B. No danger or obstacles are present

C. A clean beach

D. A foggy coast

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means it is safe to proceed.

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Question #795

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

A. A story about roosters

B. A true account

C. A fabricated and unbelievable tale

D. A short fable

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means a ridiculous excuse or lie.

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Question #796

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Cold turkey'.

A. A warm meal

B. The abrupt cessation of a habit

C. A frozen bird

D. A gradual stop

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to quit something suddenly and completely.

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Question #797

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Come apart at the seams'.

A. To sew

B. To be strong

C. To tear clothes

D. To break down mentally or emotionally

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to lose control and collapse.

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Question #798

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Come out of one's shell'.

A. To become more outgoing

B. To become shy

C. To hide

D. To retreat

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to stop being introverted and start socializing.

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Question #799

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Come to the crunch'.

A. To eat crisps

B. To avoid a problem

C. To be relaxed

D. To face a critical moment

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means when a situation becomes critically serious.

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Question #800

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Cook up a storm'.

A. To burn food

B. To cause a storm

C. To cook a large, elaborate meal

D. To eat out

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means to prepare a lot of food with enthusiasm.

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