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1161Idioms and Phrases MCQsMedium

“Spill the beans” ________ ?

AFrivolously performing a simple task

To stop something at an early stage

CReveal someone’s secret

DFrivolously performing a simple task

Correct answer

C. Reveal someone’s secret

Explanation

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1162Idioms and Phrases MCQsMedium

“Get your goat” means _____?

ATo Hug someone

BTo soothe someone

CTo irritate someone

DTo pacify someone

Correct answer

C. To irritate someone

Explanation

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1163Idioms and Phrases MCQsMedium

“Drop a dime” means ________?

ATo be an informant

BTo leave

CTo stop something at an early stage

DAlmost free. Very cheap

Correct answer

A. To be an informant

Explanation

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1164Idioms and Phrases MCQsMedium

“Chew the fat” means __________?

ATo chat idly or generally waste time talking

BTo action a task; to initiate work

CTo take offense; to get worked up, aggravated, or annoyed

DTo become silent; to stop talking

Correct answer

A. To chat idly or generally waste time talking

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1165Idioms and Phrases MCQsMedium

“Bird Brain” means _____?

AA person that too angry; a person that acts hastly

BA person that is too smart; a person that acts Sharp

CA person that is not too smart; a person that acts stupid

DA person that is too lazy; a person that acts dull

Correct answer

C. A person that is not too smart; a person that acts stupid

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1166Idioms and Phrases MCQsMedium

“Best of both worlds” means ________?

AJust the information I have on the subject

BA situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities

CA phrase implying that a person is never satisfied with their current situation; they think others have it better

DPeople’s intentions can be judged better by what they do than by what they say

Correct answer

B. A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities

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1167Idioms and Phrases MCQsMedium

“Beating a dead horse” means ________?

ATo work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting

BTo uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution

CTo speak the truth, even to the point of being blunt and rude

DAn obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature.

Correct answer

B. To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution

Explanation

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1168Idioms and Phrases MCQsMedium

“Basket case” _______?

ATo treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally or to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant

BOne made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress

CAn area of vulnerability

DNarrowly; barely. Usually used in regard to a narrow escape from a disaster

Correct answer

B. One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress

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1169Idioms and Phrases MCQsMedium

“Apple of discord” means ______?

AAnything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy

BTo further a loss with sarcasm or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation

CA person that is not too smart; a person that acts stupid

DTo speak the truth, even to the point of being blunt and rude

Correct answer

A. Anything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy

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1170Idioms and Phrases MCQsMedium

“An arm and a leg” means _________?

AOne made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress

BVery cheap or inexpensive. A little amount of money

CVery expensive or costly. A large amount of money

DFull throttle; at maximum speed

Correct answer

C. Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money

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