1. ā§§ā§Žā§§. What is the meaning of the idiom "A bolt from the blue"?
a) Unexpected calamity
b) A bright flash of lightning
c) A sudden good news
d) A serious problem
Answer: Unexpected calamity
2. ā§§ā§Žā§¨. "At daggers drawn" means â
a) Friendly relations
b) In open enmity
c) At peace
d) To draw a weapon
Answer: In open enmity
3. ā§§ā§Žā§Š. What does the idiom "Achilles' heel" mean?
a) A strong point
b) A vulnerable spot
c) A heavy boot
d) A fast runner
Answer: A vulnerable spot
4. ā§§ā§Žā§Ē. "Burning question" means â
a) An unimportant matter
b) A matter of hot debate
c) A fire hazard
d) An unsolved mystery
Answer: A matter of hot debate
5. ā§§ā§Žā§Ģ. The idiom "Crying need" means â
a) Urgent necessity
b) A sorrowful demand
c) An unnecessary thing
d) Crying out loud
Answer: Urgent necessity
6. ā§§ā§Žā§Ŧ. What is the meaning of "Cats and dogs"?
a) Heavily (rain)
b) Friendly animals
c) Fierce fight
d) Domestic pets
Answer: Heavily (rain)
7. ā§§ā§Žā§. "Gala day" means â
a) A day of mourning
b) A day of festivity
c) A working day
d) A rainy day
Answer: A day of festivity
8. ā§§ā§Žā§Ž. The idiom "Gift of the gab" means â
a) Talent for speaking
b) A valuable present
c) Habit of gossiping
d) Creative writing talent
Answer: Talent for speaking
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9. ā§§ā§Žā§¯. What is the meaning of "In black and white"?
a) In print or writing
b) Disputed matter
c) Clear comparison
d) Colorless picture
Answer: In print or writing
10. ā§§ā§¯ā§Ļ. "Maiden speech" means â
a) A speech by a girl
b) The first speech
c) A long speech
d) A political lecture
Answer: The first speech
11. ā§§ā§¯ā§§. What does the idiom "Out of the wood" mean?
a) Free from difficulties
b) Lost in the forest
c) Out of danger
d) āĻ āĻ āĻ āĻāĻā§āĻ
Answer: āĻ āĻ āĻ āĻāĻā§āĻ
12. ā§§ā§¯ā§¨. "Pros and cons" means â
a) Advantages and disadvantages
b) Professionals and convicts
c) Good and evil
d) True and false
Answer: Advantages and disadvantages
13. ā§§ā§¯ā§Š. The idiom "Silver lining" means â
a) A ray of hope
b) A silver coin
c) A shining border
d) Extreme wealth
Answer: A ray of hope
14. ā§§ā§¯ā§Ē. What is the meaning of "White elephant"?
a) A very rare possession
b) A costly but useless possession
c) A sacred animal
d) A huge profit
Answer: A costly but useless possession
15. ā§§ā§¯ā§Ģ. "With a high hand" means â
a) Oppressively or tyrannically
b) With high respect
c) Generously
d) With physical strength
Answer: Oppressively or tyrannically
