Idiom | MCQs

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The idiomatic phrase "to take no prisoners" means "thorough and ruthless."

It describes someone who is uncompromising and unyielding in their approach, often showing no leniency.

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The phrase commonly used to replace "Bone of Contention" is "Apple of Discord."

It refers to a subject or issue that causes disagreement or conflict.

Bone of Contention means تنازعہ کی ہڈی

Apple of Discord means فساد کی جڑ

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The idiomatic expression "to keep one's head" means to remain calm and composed, especially in a difficult or emergency situation.

It is often used to encourage someone to stay calm and think clearly, rather than panicking or losing control.

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• The phrase "to read between the lines" is an idiomatic expression that means to infer or understand the implicit or hidden meaning of a text, situation, or conversation, beyond the literal or obvious interpretation.
• It requires a deeper understanding and interpretation of the context.

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The idiom "Royal Road" generally refers to the Easy way

Royal road means an easy or direct way of achieving a desired end

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• The phrase "above board" is an idiomatic expression that means to be honest, transparent, and ethical in one's dealings, especially in business or financial matters.
• It implies that all actions and decisions are open and fair, with no hidden agendas or secrets.

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• The idiom "put a spoke in my wheel" means to hinder or obstruct someone's progress or plans.
• It is a metaphorical expression that comes from the idea of putting a spoke in a wheel, which would prevent it from turning and make it difficult to move forward.

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The idiom "talking through his hat" means to speak about something without having enough knowledge or information about it.

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To have an axe to grind means a private task to complete, a personal job to be done.

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