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Idioms & Phrases
11) A storm in a teacup
- A serious problem
- A natural disaster
- Unnecessary excitement over a small issue
- A big celebration
Correct Answer: Unnecessary excitement over a small issue
This idiom refers to making a big issue out of something trivial.
12) To smell a rat
- Feel afraid
- Suspect something wrong
- Find a solution
- Catch an animal
Correct Answer: Suspect something wrong
It means sensing that something is not right.
13) To make ends meet
- Become rich
- Manage expenses
- Increase income
- Waste money
Correct Answer: Manage expenses
The idiom means living within one’s income.
14) To take with a pinch of salt
- Believe strongly
- Not believe completely
- Ignore totally
- Accept happily
Correct Answer: Not believe completely
It means to doubt the truth of something.
15) To call it a day
- Start working
- Stop working
- Celebrate success
- Work harder
Correct Answer: Stop working
This idiom means to stop an activity for the day.
16) In black and white
- Clearly visible
- In written form
- In newspaper
- In print media
Correct Answer: In written form
It means something clearly written or documented.
17) To go through fire and water
- Enjoy life
- Face extreme difficulties
- Travel a lot
- Become famous
Correct Answer: Face extreme difficulties
The idiom means to endure severe hardships.
18) To keep an eye on
- Ignore
- Watch carefully
- Spy secretly
- Protect legally
Correct Answer: Watch carefully
It means to observe or monitor attentively.
19) To make a clean breast of
- Hide the truth
- Confess fully
- Argue strongly
- Make excuses
Correct Answer: Confess fully
It means to admit the truth without hiding anything.
20) To beat about the bush
- Speak directly
- Avoid the main topic
- Give examples
- Explain clearly
Correct Answer: Avoid the main topic
This idiom means to avoid coming to the point.