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A. Went on gambling
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B. Superior
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C. Bought a horse
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D. None of these
Explanation
- "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.
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A. An relevant story
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B. An absurd tale
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C. None of these
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D. A detective story
Explanation
- 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.
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A. To destroy something
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B. To create something
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C. None of these
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D. Using only what is necessary
Explanation
- "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.
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A. To be extremely happy
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B. To be in a risky or dangerous situation
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C. To be very strong and stable
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D. None of these
Explanation
- 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.
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A. Working in the dark
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B. Staying up late to study or work
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C. Wasting time
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D. None of these
Explanation
- "Burning the midnight oil" refers to working or studying late into the night.
- The phrase originates from the time when oil lamps were used for light during nighttime work.
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A. Act crazily
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B. Take bananas
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C. None of these
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D. Bring bananas
Explanation
The idiom "go bananas" means "Act crazily".
It is an informal expression used to describe someone becoming extremely excited or behaving in a wild, uncontrolled manner.
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A. None of these
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B. To prepare for the battle
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C. To decide one's occupation
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D. To set limits
Explanation
- "To draw the lines" means to establish boundaries or set limits in a situation.
- It is often used in discussions about personal, moral, or legal restrictions.
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A. To praise oneself
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B. To destroy before it
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C. None of these
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D. To confess fully
Explanation
- To make a clean breast of means to admit or confess something honestly and completely.
- It is often used when someone reveals a truth they were hiding.
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A. From nowhere
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B. Campout fast
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C. None of these
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D. In rage
Explanation
- "Out of the blue" means something happening unexpectedly or suddenly.
- Example: "The news of his promotion came out of the blue."
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A. To get benefit in bad situation
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B. To extend a helping hand
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C. None of these
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D. To borrow money
Explanation
- "To fish in troubled waters" means to take advantage of someone’s difficulties for personal gain.
- A fair-weather friend supports you only when things are going well but may exploit your problems.
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