Idioms & Phrases

21) To throw in the towel
  • Start again
  • Give up
  • Win easily
  • Challenge someone
Explanation

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
Explanation

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
Explanation

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
Explanation

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
Explanation

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
Explanation

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
Explanation

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
Explanation

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
Explanation

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
Explanation

Correct Answer: Manage basic needs

It means earning enough to survive and meet basic expenses.