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Idioms and Phrases MCQs

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“Bird Brain” means _____?
  • A. A person that is not too smart; a person that acts stupid
  • B. A person that is too smart; a person that acts Sharp
  • C. A person that is too lazy; a person that acts dull
  • D. A person that too angry; a person that acts hastly
“Best of both worlds” means ________?
  • A. A person never satisfied with their current situation
  • B. Actions speak louder than words
  • C. Privilege of enjoying two different opportunities
  • D. Just the information I have on the subject
“Beating a dead horse” means ________?
  • A. To uselessly dwell on a subject
  • B. Obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed
  • C. To speak the truth bluntly
  • D. To work late into the night
“Basket case” _______?
  • A. An area of vulnerability
  • B. Narrow escape from a disaster
  • C. To omit the main points intentionally
  • D. Made powerless by nerves or panic
“Apple of discord” means ______?
  • A. Anything causing trouble or jealousy
  • B. A stupid person
  • C. To worsen an unfavorable situation
  • D. To speak the truth bluntly
“An arm and a leg” means _________?
  • A. At maximum speed
  • B. Very cheap
  • C. Very expensive or costly
  • D. Powerless due to panic
“Elephant in the room” means _________?
  • A. Obvious, sensitive issue left unaddressed
  • B. In good health
  • C. Supernatural perception
  • D. Learned via rumor
“Achilles’ heel” means ________?
  • A. To start a task
  • B. A fatal weakness
  • C. Secret strength
  • D. To endure something painful
“Ace in the hole” means __________?
  • A. Hidden strength or advantage
  • B. Fatal weakness
  • C. Source of jealousy
  • D. Instantly
“A hot potato” means _________?
  • A. A tiny drawback
  • B. To sleep
  • C. Find fault with a gift
  • D. Controversial or awkward issue
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