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1171Idioms and Phrases MCQsMedium

“Elephant in the room” means _________?

AYou learned something through means of a rumor

BAn obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature

CSomeone can perceive things and events that are outside of their field of vision

DIn good physical health

Correct answer

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

Explanation

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1172Idioms and Phrases MCQsMedium

“Achilles’ heel” means ________?

ATo endure a painful or unpleasant situation that is unavoidable

BA hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage

CA metaphor for a fatal weakness in spite of overall strength

DTo action a task; to initiate work

Correct answer

C. A metaphor for a fatal weakness in spite of overall strength

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1173Idioms and Phrases MCQsMedium

“Ace in the hole” means __________?

AWithout any hesitation; instantly

BA metaphor for a fatal weakness in spite of overall strength

CA hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage

DAnything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy

Correct answer

C. A hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage

Explanation

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1174Idioms and Phrases MCQsMedium

“A hot potato” means _________?

ATo go to bed to sleep

BA controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with

CThe one tiny drawback that ruins it

DTo find fault with something that has been received as a gift or favor

Correct answer

B. A controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with

Explanation

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1175Idioms and Phrases MCQsMedium

A bitter pill means ___________?

AWhen an attempt fails, and it’s time to start planning all over again

BAnything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy

CA situation or information that is unpleasant but must be accepted

DA controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with

Correct answer

C. A situation or information that is unpleasant but must be accepted

Explanation

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1176Spelling Test MCQsMedium

Choose the correct spelling for the words below.

APerceverence

BPersevarance

CPerseverance

DPerseverence

Correct answer

C. Perseverance

Explanation

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1177One Word Substitutes MCQsMedium

Fear of heights is________?

AAcrophobia

BHeliophobia

CAltophobia

DHighphobia

Correct answer

A. Acrophobia

Explanation

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1178Idioms and Phrases MCQsMedium

It was he who “put a spoke in my wheel”.

Athwarted in the execution of the plan

Btried to cause an accident

Chelped in the execution of the plan

Ddestroyed the plan

Correct answer

A. thwarted in the execution of the plan

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1179Idioms and Phrases MCQsMedium

Do no trust a man who “blows his own trumpet”

Aflatters

Bpraises himself

Cadmonishes others

Dpraises others

Correct answer

B. praises himself

Explanation

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1180Idioms and Phrases MCQsMedium

In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to “die in harness”.

Adie with honour

Bdie in the battlefield

Cdie while still working

Ddie on a horse back

Correct answer

C. die while still working

Explanation

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