Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'In hot water'.

  • (A) Taking a bath
  • (B) In trouble
  • (C) Working in summer
  • (D) Cooking food
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) In trouble
Explanation: It means being in difficulty or trouble.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'In the nick of time'.

  • (A) Very early
  • (B) Just at the right moment
  • (C) Too late
  • (D) At midnight
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Just at the right moment
Explanation: It means just before it is too late.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Keep body and soul together'.

  • (A) Exercise regularly
  • (B) Manage to survive
  • (C) Stay healthy
  • (D) Travel safely
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Manage to survive
Explanation: It means to earn just enough to live.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Lion's share'.

  • (A) A small portion
  • (B) The largest portion
  • (C) An equal share
  • (D) No share
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) The largest portion
Explanation: It means the biggest or largest part.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Miss the boat'.

  • (A) Miss a journey
  • (B) Lose an opportunity
  • (C) Fall into water
  • (D) Travel late
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Lose an opportunity
Explanation: It means to miss a good opportunity.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Once and for all'.

  • (A) Many times
  • (B) Finally and permanently
  • (C) For one day
  • (D) Occasionally
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Finally and permanently
Explanation: It means for the last time and permanently.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Play second fiddle'.

  • (A) Play a musical instrument
  • (B) Take a subordinate role
  • (C) Lead a team
  • (D) Win a competition
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Take a subordinate role
Explanation: It means to have a less important position.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Smell a rat'.

  • (A) Notice a bad smell
  • (B) Suspect that something is wrong
  • (C) Catch a rat
  • (D) Clean the house
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Suspect that something is wrong
Explanation: It means to suspect foul play or deceit.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'To the bitter end'.

  • (A) Until the very end despite difficulties
  • (B) With anger
  • (C) Very quickly
  • (D) Without thinking
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (A) Until the very end despite difficulties
Explanation: It means continuing until the end regardless of hardships.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Turn over a new leaf'.

  • (A) Read a new page
  • (B) Begin to behave in a better way
  • (C) Plant a tree
  • (D) Change a book
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Begin to behave in a better way
Explanation: It means to start a new and improved way of life.

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