Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Fight tooth and nail'.

  • (A) Fight with weapons
  • (B) Fight with full strength
  • (C) Fight unfairly
  • (D) Avoid fighting
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Fight with full strength
Explanation: It means to fight fiercely or with great determination.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Hold one's tongue'.

  • (A) Speak clearly
  • (B) Remain silent
  • (C) Tell the truth
  • (D) Argue loudly
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Remain silent
Explanation: It means to keep quiet.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'In a nutshell'.

  • (A) Inside a shell
  • (B) In brief
  • (C) Very slowly
  • (D) In detail
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) In brief
Explanation: It means in a few words or briefly.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Make a mountain out of a molehill'.

  • (A) Build a mountain
  • (B) Exaggerate a small issue
  • (C) Climb a hill
  • (D) Solve a difficult problem
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Exaggerate a small issue
Explanation: It means to make a small problem seem much bigger.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'On the spur of the moment'.

  • (A) After careful planning
  • (B) Without prior planning
  • (C) At the correct time
  • (D) Very late
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Without prior planning
Explanation: It means acting suddenly without planning.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Rain cats and dogs'.

  • (A) Rain with thunder
  • (B) Rain very heavily
  • (C) Rain for many days
  • (D) Light rainfall
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Rain very heavily
Explanation: It means to rain heavily.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'See eye to eye'.

  • (A) Look at each other
  • (B) Agree completely
  • (C) Watch carefully
  • (D) Argue continuously
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Agree completely
Explanation: It means to be in complete agreement.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Strike while the iron is hot'.

  • (A) Work in a factory
  • (B) Take advantage of the right opportunity
  • (C) Avoid difficult work
  • (D) Work very hard
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Take advantage of the right opportunity
Explanation: It means to act at the most suitable time.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Take to one's heels'.

  • (A) Wear new shoes
  • (B) Run away quickly
  • (C) Walk slowly
  • (D) Stand firmly
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Run away quickly
Explanation: It means to flee or run away.

Q. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Throw cold water on'.

  • (A) Cool something
  • (B) Discourage or dampen enthusiasm
  • (C) Take a bath
  • (D) Extinguish a fire
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Discourage or dampen enthusiasm
Explanation: It means to discourage someone's plans or enthusiasm.

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