A. To clean up a mess
B. To start dancing wildly
C. None of these
D. To create a disturbance or protest
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The idiom means to cause an uproar or strong reaction.
It is used when someone reacts angrily or starts a commotion .
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A. Of opposite sex
B. A lovely woman with an ugly man
C. None of these
D. A person with ugly habits
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This idiom comes from a fairy tale where a beautiful woman is paired with an ugly or beastly man .
It refers to an odd couple where one is attractive and the other is not.
Example : Their relationship is like beauty and the beast — she's stunning, he's not so much.
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A. Out of order
B. None of these
C. In a second
D. To blink off
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" On the blink " is used for machines or devices that are not working properly or are malfunctioning .
Commonly used for electronics like a TV, fan, or computer.
Example: My laptop is on the blink again — it won’t start.
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A. To split the bill (in restaurants)
B. To travel to Greece
C. To dine for free
D. To eat alone
Explanation
Go Greek" means everyone pays for their meal — no one hosts.
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A. After careful planning
B. After discussing with others
C. Without getting any time to think
D. With a lot of hesitation
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On the spur of the moment Meaning: To do something suddenly, without planning or thinking beforehand.
"I booked a ticket to the concert on the spur of the moment."
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A. in a great hurry
B. all of these
C. in trouble
D. excited
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"Against the clock" means doing something in a great hurry, as fast as possible, because there is very little time available; essentially, "racing against time.".
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A. None of these
B. Superior
C. Bought a horse
D. Went on gambling
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" Rides the high horse " means acting superior, arrogant, or self-righteous. It originates from medieval times when higher-ranking people rode taller horses to show status. Show/Hide Explanation
A. An absurd tale
B. An relevant story
C. None of these
D. A detective story
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A cock and bull story refers to a highly improbable or absurd tale , often exaggerated or made up. It is used when someone tells a far-fetched or unbelievable story. Show/Hide Explanation
A. To create something
B. None of these
C. To destroy something
D. Using only what is necessary
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" Lean and mean " refers to being efficient and focused , using minimal resources while maximizing effectiveness. It is often used in business or fitness contexts to describe streamlined operations or a well-trained body. Show/Hide Explanation
A. To be in a risky or dangerous situation
B. To be extremely happy
C. None of these
D. To be very strong and stable
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The phrase " hang by a thread " means being in a precarious or unstable situation where failure or disaster is imminent. It originates from the idea of something barely holding on , like a thread that could snap at any moment. Show/Hide Explanation
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