Q. The phrase 'By fits and starts' means:

  • (A) Continuously
  • (B) Very quickly
  • (C) In short periods, not regularly
  • (D) Without stopping
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (C) In short periods, not regularly
Explanation: The idiom 'By fits and starts' means doing something irregularly or intermittently.

Q. The phrase 'A wee bit' means:

  • (A) A little
  • (B) A lot
  • (C) Very fast
  • (D) Completely
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (A) A little
Explanation: The idiom 'A wee bit' means a small amount or a little.

Q. The phrase 'Out of the wood' means:

  • (A) Lost in a forest
  • (B) Free from difficulties and dangers
  • (C) Ready to travel
  • (D) Living in a village
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Free from difficulties and dangers
Explanation: The idiom 'Out of the wood' means to be free from difficulties or danger.

Q. The phrase 'Under his thumb' means:

  • (A) Under his control
  • (B) Helping someone
  • (C) Standing nearby
  • (D) Giving advice
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (A) Under his control
Explanation: The idiom 'Under his thumb' means being completely controlled by someone.

Q. The phrase 'At one's wits' end' means:

  • (A) Feeling very happy
  • (B) In a state where one does not know what to do
  • (C) Being extremely confident
  • (D) Thinking carefully
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) In a state where one does not know what to do
Explanation: The idiom 'At one's wits' end' means being completely puzzled or not knowing what to do.

Q. The phrase 'Between the devil and the deep sea' means:

  • (A) Living near the sea
  • (B) Facing no difficulties
  • (C) Between two dangers
  • (D) Travelling by ship
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (C) Between two dangers
Explanation: The idiom means being caught between two equally dangerous or unpleasant situations.

Q. The phrase 'Burn the midnight oil' means:

  • (A) Waste electricity
  • (B) Work or study hard
  • (C) Light a lamp
  • (D) Sleep late
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (B) Work or study hard
Explanation: The idiom 'Burn the midnight oil' means to work or study late into the night.

Q. The phrase 'Call a spade a spade' means:

  • (A) Speak frankly and directly
  • (B) Praise someone
  • (C) Avoid arguments
  • (D) Speak politely
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (A) Speak frankly and directly
Explanation: The idiom means to speak honestly and directly without hiding the truth.

Q. The phrase 'Come off with flying colors' means:

  • (A) Escape secretly
  • (B) Win a competition
  • (C) Be highly successful
  • (D) Travel abroad
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (C) Be highly successful
Explanation: The idiom means to achieve great success, especially in a difficult task.

Q. The phrase 'Hoping against hope' means:

  • (A) Without hope
  • (B) With great confidence
  • (C) With full certainty
  • (D) Expecting a reward
๐Ÿ“ Notes
โœ… Correct Answer: (A) Without hope
Explanation: The idiom means continuing to hope even when there is almost no chance of success.

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