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Idioms & Phrases
21) To throw in the towel
- Start again
- Give up
- Win easily
- Challenge someone
Correct Answer: Give up
This idiom means to admit defeat or stop trying.
22) To go the extra mile
- Avoid work
- Make special effort
- Travel far
- Delay work
Correct Answer: Make special effort
It means to do more than what is expected.
23) To be in the same boat
- Travel together
- Be in the same situation
- Compete with others
- Help each other
Correct Answer: Be in the same situation
This idiom means sharing the same difficulties or circumstances.
24) To take the bull by the horns
- Avoid danger
- Face a problem boldly
- Create a problem
- Delay action
Correct Answer: Face a problem boldly
It means dealing with a difficult situation directly and bravely.
25) To add fuel to the fire
- Solve a problem
- Make a situation worse
- Stop an argument
- Create peace
Correct Answer: Make a situation worse
This idiom means to intensify an already bad situation.
26) To cry over spilt milk
- Regret lost opportunity
- Worry about past mistakes
- Celebrate success
- Plan for future
Correct Answer: Worry about past mistakes
It means regretting something that cannot be changed.
27) To be on cloud nine
- Confused
- Extremely happy
- Very angry
- Deep in thought
Correct Answer: Extremely happy
This idiom refers to a state of great joy.
28) To steal someone’s thunder
- Create excitement
- Take credit for others’ work
- Cause loud noise
- Interrupt a speech
Correct Answer: Take credit for others’ work
It means taking praise that belongs to someone else.
29) To pull someone’s leg
- Hurt someone
- Tease or joke
- Insult seriously
- Encourage someone
Correct Answer: Tease or joke
This idiom means to joke with or trick someone playfully.
30) To keep the wolf from the door
- Protect from danger
- Manage basic needs
- Avoid enemies
- Save money
Correct Answer: Manage basic needs
It means earning enough to survive and meet basic expenses.