Idioms and phrasal verbs MCQs

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1. 1. Bear Away

   1. To run fast
   2. To save life
   3. To win a prize ✓
   4. None of these

2. 2. On thin ice

   1. Dangerous
   2. Risky situation ✓
   3. Calm
   4. Safe

3. 3. A Dark Horse

   1. Undercover agent
   2. An unexpected winner ✓
   3. Criminal
   4. None of these

4. 4. Blue blood

   1. Expensive blood
   2. Noble blood
   3. Royal blood ✓
   4. Noble character

5. 5. Turn into a pumpkin

   1. Get back
   2. Go to home ✓
   3. Get angry
   4. Get happy

6. 6. Idiom A Turn Coat

   1. Change its opinion ✓
   2. Man of principal
   3. Man of words
   4. None of these

7. 7. Idiom: To call a spade a spade

   1. Avoid main topic
   2. Speak in plain term ✓
   3. Make expection
   4. Make a decision

8. 8. To beat around the bush

   1. hide in bushes
   2. to avoid the main topic ✓
   3. speak clearly
   4. hit someone

9. 9. A blessing in disguise

   1. a bad thing
   2. a hidden thing
   3. good thing that looks bad ✓
   4. blessings

10. 10. Once in a Blue moon

    1. Always
    2. Rarely ✓
    3. Often
    4. Never

11. 11. Break the ice

    1. To Break ice
    2. To argue
    3. Stop Talking
    4. Start a Conversation ✓

12. 12. Hit the nail on the head

    1. To hurt someone
    2. speak exactly right thing ✓
    3. break something
    4. to fight

13. 13. Spill the beans

    1. Waste of food
    2. Cook food
    3. Reveal the secret ✓
    4. vomiting

14. 14. Under the weather

    1. Happy
    2. Sad
    3. Sick ✓
    4. Poor

15. 15. Burn the midnight oil

    1. Angry on someone
    2. waste of money
    3. work late at night ✓
    4. Light fire

16. 16. Cry over spilt milk

    1. angry
    2. happy
    3. sad
    4. Regret something that cannot be changes ✓

17. 17. Piece of cake

    1. Easy ✓
    2. Difficult
    3. Hard
    4. Big

18. 18. Add fuel to the fire

    1. to help
    2. to search
    3. cooking
    4. making a situation worse ✓

19. 19. At the eleventh hour

    1. Early system
    2. on time
    3. at the last moment ✓
    4. before any delay

20. 20. Bark up the wrong tree

    1. To accuse the wrong person ✓
    2. To shout
    3. To Climb
    4. To ran fast

21. 21. Call it a day

    1. To stop working
    2. To wake up
    3. To call some one
    4. To stop working ✓

22. 22. Cut Corner

    1. To cutpaper
    2. Save time and money ✓
    3. To cheap
    4. None of these

23. 23. In hot water

    1. Taking bath
    2. In happines
    3. In trouble ✓
    4. Feeling cold

24. 24. Let the cat out of a bag

    1. to run
    2. to shout
    3. to reveal
    4. to reveal a secret ✓

25. 25. On Cloud nine

    1. Sad
    2. Happy
    3. very happy ✓
    4. angry

26. 26. Through thick and thin

    1. Sometimes
    2. In all Situations ✓
    3. Happily
    4. None of these

27. 27. Hit the sack

    1. To fight
    2. To go to sleep ✓
    3. To hit something
    4. To go back

28. 28. Pull Someone's leg

    1. Joke ✓
    2. Hurt
    3. Run
    4. Push

29. 29. A storm in a tea cup

    1. A big problem
    2. A small problem ✓
    3. A disater
    4. A fight

30. 30. Bite the bullet

    1. Eat a bullet
    2. To shoot
    3. To face difficultly bravery ✓
    4. To Escape

31. 31. A drop in the ocean

    1. Very small amont ✓
    2. large amount
    3. Very large Amount
    4. flood

32. 32. Cost an arm and a leg

    1. Very Cheap
    2. Very Expensive ✓
    3. Free of Cost
    4. Borrowed

33. 33. In the same boat

    1. Race
    2. Travelling on a boat
    3. In a Trouble ✓
    4. On water

34. 34. Kill two birds with one stone

    1. Kill two birds
    2. Achieve two things at once ✓
    3. Playing with birds
    4. hunting of birds

35. 35. On the ball

    1. Playing
    2. Lazy
    3. Careless
    4. Alert and active ✓

36. 36. Miss the boat

    1. Miss the bus
    2. Miss opportunity ✓
    3. To swim
    4. To jump into water

37. 37. Turn a blind eye

    1. To close eyes
    2. To ignore ✓
    3. To see clearly
    4. To fight with someone

38. 38. What does the idiom 'A blessing in disguise' mean?

    1. Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be beneficial ✓
    2. The member of a family considered a disgrace or disappointment
    3. Raining very heavily
    4. Temporarily, for now

39. 39. What does the idiom 'A dime a dozen' mean?

    1. Very common and easy to find ✓
    2. Very eccentric or crazy
    3. Very recently published or released
    4. Extremely thin

40. 40. What does the idiom 'A drop in the ocean' mean?

    1. People without other options must accept what is available
    2. A very small amount compared to what is needed ✓
    3. Clumsy and reckless in a delicate situation
    4. A relief from a burden or worry

41. 41. What does the idiom 'A leopard can't change its spots' mean?

    1. A person cannot change their basic nature ✓
    2. An extremely difficult task requiring great strength or effort
    3. An immediate, automatic response without careful thought
    4. Someone who appears harmless but is actually deceitful or dangerous

42. 42. What does the idiom 'A penny for your thoughts' mean?

    1. There is a logical reason behind seemingly odd behavior
    2. Progress that happens without difficulty
    3. Asking someone what they are thinking about ✓
    4. The largest portion of something

43. 43. What does the idiom 'A piece of cake' mean?

    1. A mutual dislike between two people
    2. Rare and infrequent
    3. Family bonds are stronger than other relationships
    4. Something very easy to do ✓

44. 44. What does the idiom 'A picture is worth a thousand words' mean?

    1. An immediate, automatic response without careful thought
    2. An extremely difficult task requiring great strength or effort
    3. A person with some skill in many different areas
    4. An image can convey more meaning than a lengthy description ✓

45. 45. What does the idiom 'Actions speak louder than words' mean?

    1. What people do matters more than what they say ✓
    2. Available to anyone who wants it
    3. By any means necessary, whether fair or unfair
    4. Responding to a wrong with another wrong does not make things right

46. 46. What does the idiom 'Add fuel to the fire' mean?

    1. To take a risk by doing or saying something bold
    2. To move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else
    3. To cause a significant disturbance or have a notable impact
    4. To make a bad situation worse ✓

47. 47. What does the idiom 'Add insult to injury' mean?

    1. To continue to the very end despite difficulty
    2. To make a bad situation even worse for someone already suffering ✓
    3. To wait calmly and patiently
    4. To infer a hidden or implied meaning that is not directly stated

48. 48. What does the idiom 'All bark and no bite' mean?

    1. An excellent chance that should not be missed
    2. Someone who makes threats but never acts on them ✓
    3. Someone's threats sound worse than the actual consequences
    4. A person who is cherished above all others

49. 49. What does the idiom 'All ears' mean?

    1. Said to someone who is unusually quiet
    2. Listening very attentively ✓
    3. Freed from an obligation or excused from responsibility
    4. Easily offended or hurt by criticism

50. 50. What does the idiom 'All in the same boat' mean?

    1. Mutual compromise between parties
    2. Facing a difficult choice with two unfavorable options
    3. Sometimes successful, sometimes not, unpredictable
    4. Everyone is facing the same difficult situation ✓

51. 51. What does the idiom 'An arm and a leg' mean?

    1. Being truthful is the wisest and most beneficial approach
    2. People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate together
    3. A very high cost ✓
    4. Even good things can have a hidden downside

52. 52. What does the idiom 'Apple of one's eye' mean?

    1. An achievement that brings honor or credit to someone
    2. A person cannot change their basic nature
    3. A person who is cherished above all others ✓
    4. An effort to complete something before a deadline

53. 53. What does the idiom 'At the drop of a hat' mean?

    1. Rare and infrequent
    2. Clearly defined, with no ambiguity
    3. Immediately, without any hesitation ✓
    4. A past problem that is no longer relevant or worth discussing

54. 54. What does the idiom 'Back to the drawing board' mean?

    1. To achieve two goals with a single action
    2. To reveal one's real character, often unfavorable
    3. To feel slightly ill
    4. To start planning again from the beginning after a failure ✓

55. 55. What does the idiom 'The ball is in your court' mean?

    1. Available to anyone who wants it
    2. It is now up to you to decide or act ✓
    3. Over an extended period of time, eventually
    4. One must endure difficulty to achieve something worthwhile

56. 56. What does the idiom 'Barking up the wrong tree' mean?

    1. Pursuing a mistaken idea or looking in the wrong place ✓
    2. Facing a difficult choice with two unfavorable options
    3. Acting impulsively due to strong emotion in the moment
    4. Sometimes successful, sometimes not, unpredictable

57. 57. What does the idiom 'Beat around the bush' mean?

    1. To learn something through difficult or unpleasant experience
    2. To cause a significant disturbance or have a notable impact
    3. To avoid talking directly about an uncomfortable topic ✓
    4. To make an extraordinary effort to achieve something

58. 58. What does the idiom 'Bend over backwards' mean?

    1. To cause a public display of emotion or disruption
    2. To deceive someone
    3. To make an extraordinary effort to help someone ✓
    4. To act recklessly without regard for consequences

59. 59. What does the idiom 'The best of both worlds' mean?

    1. The final item mentioned, which is nonetheless important
    2. Fully informed and current on a subject
    3. A relief from a burden or worry
    4. Enjoying the advantages of two different situations at once ✓

60. 60. What does the idiom 'Better late than never' mean?

    1. Certain to be achieved, virtually guaranteed
    2. Cunning and clever, sometimes deceptively so
    3. Doing something late is still better than not doing it at all ✓
    4. Lacking information about a situation

61. 61. What does the idiom 'Bite off more than you can chew' mean?

    1. To fail to achieve the intended result
    2. To remain calm and think clearly under pressure
    3. To keep one's plans or intentions secret
    4. To take on more responsibility than one can handle ✓

62. 62. What does the idiom 'Bite the bullet' mean?

    1. To deliberately ignore something wrong
    2. To be in a very precarious or uncertain situation
    3. To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage ✓
    4. To be logical and valid when examined closely

63. 63. What does the idiom 'Bite the dust' mean?

    1. To fail or come to an end ✓
    2. To learn or become skilled at doing something
    3. To avoid talking directly about an uncomfortable topic
    4. To experience financial or other difficulties

64. 64. What does the idiom 'Blood is thicker than water' mean?

    1. Family bonds are stronger than other relationships ✓
    2. Undecided between two options or sides
    3. Too many people involved in a task can ruin the result
    4. Kept informed about developments

65. 65. What does the idiom 'Break the ice' mean?

    1. To experience financial or other difficulties
    2. To fail or come to an end
    3. To learn or become skilled at doing something
    4. To ease tension or awkwardness, especially between strangers ✓

66. 66. What does the idiom 'Burn the midnight oil' mean?

    1. To work late into the night on something ✓
    2. To accept the consequences of one's actions
    3. To do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality
    4. To make a significant positive change in behavior

67. 67. What does the idiom 'Bury the hatchet' mean?

    1. To end a quarrel and restore peace ✓
    2. To do something completely and thoroughly, without holding back
    3. To take a personal risk by acting or speaking out
    4. To tease or joke with someone

68. 68. What does the idiom 'By the skin of your teeth' mean?

    1. To narrowly succeed at something ✓
    2. To abandon someone in a difficult situation without help
    3. To return to the very beginning after a failed attempt
    4. To betray someone to protect oneself

69. 69. What does the idiom 'Call it a day' mean?

    1. To be less critical or more lenient with someone
    2. To finish something before a deadline
    3. To try to understand another person's experience or perspective
    4. To stop working for the day ✓

70. 70. What does the idiom 'Cat got your tongue' mean?

    1. Said to someone who is unusually quiet ✓
    2. A cheerful call to wake up
    3. Dealing with a small problem early prevents it from becoming bigger
    4. A friendly wish for someone to sleep well

71. 71. What does the idiom 'Caught between two stools' mean?

    1. Continuously, all day and night
    2. Something gained quickly is often lost just as quickly
    3. Stuck between two equally difficult choices ✓
    4. A sudden change in feelings, opinion, or attitude

72. 72. What does the idiom 'Cost an arm and a leg' mean?

    1. To watch someone or something closely
    2. To gain an initial opportunity that could lead to further success
    3. To disrupt a stable or calm situation unnecessarily
    4. To be extremely expensive ✓

73. 73. What does the idiom 'Cross that bridge when you come to it' mean?

    1. To have a hidden advantage or resource in reserve
    2. To deal with a problem when it actually arises, not before ✓
    3. To eat a very large amount
    4. To disassociate oneself from responsibility for something

74. 74. What does the idiom 'Cry over spilled milk' mean?

    1. To slow down and be patient before acting
    2. To waste time being upset about something that cannot be undone ✓
    3. To disappoint someone by ruining their excitement or illusion
    4. To be less critical or more lenient with someone

75. 75. What does the idiom 'Cut corners' mean?

    1. To deceive someone
    2. To release pent-up energy or emotion
    3. To tell many people about something
    4. To do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality ✓

76. 76. What does the idiom 'Devil's advocate' mean?

    1. An informal way of telling someone to be quiet
    2. An obvious problem that everyone avoids discussing
    3. Someone who argues an opposing view just to provoke debate ✓
    4. Someone who imitates another person's actions, ideas, or style

77. 77. What does the idiom 'Don't count your chickens before they hatch' mean?

    1. Everyone has the right to their own preferences
    2. Do not assume success before it has actually happened ✓
    3. Quickly forgotten, not taken seriously
    4. Asking someone what they are thinking about

78. 78. What does the idiom 'Don't judge a book by its cover' mean?

    1. Already achieved or gained as experience
    2. A general, practical principle based on experience rather than exact science
    3. Wasted, lost, or ruined
    4. Do not judge something based only on its outward appearance ✓

79. 79. What does the idiom 'Down to earth' mean?

    1. Practical, sensible, and unpretentious ✓
    2. One cannot enjoy two mutually exclusive options at once
    3. A very high cost
    4. Looking back on a situation with the benefit of later knowledge

80. 80. What does the idiom 'Draw a blank' mean?

    1. To hear a rumor or piece of information, often secondhand
    2. To narrowly succeed at something
    3. To be unable to remember or think of anything ✓
    4. To make extra effort to look one's best or perform well

81. 81. What does the idiom 'Eat your words' mean?

    1. To have many responsibilities or tasks to handle
    2. To have to retract something one said, often with embarrassment ✓
    3. To accept the consequences of one's actions
    4. To be unable to remember or think of anything

82. 82. What does the idiom 'Elephant in the room' mean?

    1. An obvious problem that everyone avoids discussing ✓
    2. An image can convey more meaning than a lengthy description
    3. An important or influential person
    4. An effort to complete something before a deadline

83. 83. What does the idiom 'Every cloud has a silver lining' mean?

    1. After reconsidering an initial decision
    2. Something good can be found even in a bad situation ✓
    3. Clumsy and reckless in a delicate situation
    4. A completely different matter from what was being discussed

84. 84. What does the idiom 'Face the music' mean?

    1. To accept the consequences of one's actions ✓
    2. To understand a situation
    3. To think carefully before taking a risky action
    4. To enjoy an activity or opportunity greatly, often at another's expense

85. 85. What does the idiom 'Fall on hard times' mean?

    1. To be overlooked or neglected by a system meant to help
    2. To release pent-up energy or emotion
    3. To deceive someone
    4. To experience financial or other difficulties ✓

86. 86. What does the idiom 'Feel under the weather' mean?

    1. To die
    2. To feel slightly ill ✓
    3. To be very noticeably different from one's surroundings
    4. To offer as a contribution or benefit

87. 87. What does the idiom 'Fit as a fiddle' mean?

    1. In a cruel and deliberate manner, without emotion
    2. In excellent physical health ✓
    3. With complete sincerity
    4. In agreement or having the same understanding as others

88. 88. What does the idiom 'Get a taste of your own medicine' mean?

    1. To make extra effort to look one's best or perform well
    2. To stay focused on the important task at hand
    3. To disrupt a stable or calm situation unnecessarily
    4. To experience the same unpleasant treatment one has given to others ✓

89. 89. What does the idiom 'Get cold feet' mean?

    1. To achieve two goals with a single action
    2. To become too afraid to go through with a planned action ✓
    3. To reduce spending due to financial constraints
    4. To slow down and be patient before acting

90. 90. What does the idiom 'Get out of hand' mean?

    1. To think creatively and unconventionally
    2. To become uncontrollable ✓
    3. To go through many difficult steps to achieve something
    4. To behave properly and avoid trouble

91. 91. What does the idiom 'Get the ball rolling' mean?

    1. To think creatively and unconventionally
    2. To stop a habit or addiction abruptly and completely
    3. To start a process or activity ✓
    4. To not take a statement too seriously or literally

92. 92. What does the idiom 'Get your act together' mean?

    1. To organize oneself and improve one's behavior or performance ✓
    2. To irritate someone greatly
    3. To deliberately cause trouble or controversy
    4. To return to the very beginning after a failed attempt

93. 93. What does the idiom 'Give someone the benefit of the doubt' mean?

    1. To become very angry
    2. To waste time being upset about something that cannot be undone
    3. To trust someone's honesty in the absence of proof otherwise ✓
    4. To govern with total, often oppressive, authority

94. 94. What does the idiom 'Go back to square one' mean?

    1. To return to the very beginning after a failed attempt ✓
    2. To reveal secret information, often unintentionally
    3. To take a personal risk by acting or speaking out
    4. To make an extraordinary effort to achieve something

95. 95. What does the idiom 'Go the extra mile' mean?

    1. To make an extra effort beyond what is required ✓
    2. To be preoccupied or obsessed with an idea
    3. To make unnecessarily fine distinctions
    4. To start focusing seriously on a task

96. 96. What does the idiom 'Hang in there' mean?

    1. To back up one's claims with action or commitment
    2. To fail badly or be received very poorly
    3. To persevere despite difficulties ✓
    4. To understand a situation

97. 97. What does the idiom 'Hit the books' mean?

    1. To learn something through difficult or unpleasant experience
    2. To stop all current activity immediately to attend to something
    3. To take on more responsibility than one can handle
    4. To study intensively ✓

98. 98. What does the idiom 'Hit the nail on the head' mean?

    1. To identify a point or problem exactly and correctly ✓
    2. To deal with a problem when it actually arises, not before
    3. To take responsibility and act when needed
    4. To be overlooked or neglected by a system meant to help

99. 99. What does the idiom 'Hold your horses' mean?

    1. To receive approval to proceed with something
    2. To betray someone's trust, often secretly
    3. To slow down and be patient before acting ✓
    4. To use personal connections or influence to gain an advantage

100. 100. What does the idiom 'In hot water' mean?

     1. In excellent physical health
     2. In trouble or facing difficulties ✓
     3. Without any problems or difficulties
     4. Without success, resulting in no benefit

101. 101. What does the idiom 'In the heat of the moment' mean?

     1. Stuck between two equally difficult choices
     2. Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be beneficial
     3. Acting impulsively due to strong emotion in the moment ✓
     4. One always feels that other situations or circumstances are better than one's own

102. 102. What does the idiom 'In the nick of time' mean?

     1. Just in time, at the last possible moment ✓
     2. It is now up to you to decide or act
     3. Everyone has the right to their own preferences
     4. Similarly, following the same reasoning

103. 103. What does the idiom 'It takes two to tango' mean?

     1. Doing something late is still better than not doing it at all
     2. Past a dangerous or difficult stage
     3. A conflict requires both parties' participation to happen ✓
     4. The superficial, literal meaning or appearance of something

104. 104. What does the idiom 'Jump on the bandwagon' mean?

     1. To join others in doing something popular or currently fashionable ✓
     2. To make a bad situation worse
     3. To imagine oneself in another person's situation
     4. To escape one bad situation only to enter a worse one

105. 105. What does the idiom 'Keep an eye on' mean?

     1. To watch someone or something closely ✓
     2. To take on too many responsibilities or tasks at once
     3. To discourage enthusiasm for an idea or plan
     4. To regain one's composure and self-control

106. 106. What does the idiom 'Keep your chin up' mean?

     1. To behave properly and avoid trouble
     2. To not interfere in matters that do not concern you
     3. To remain optimistic in a difficult situation ✓
     4. To agree with someone completely

107. 107. What does the idiom 'Kill two birds with one stone' mean?

     1. To achieve two goals with a single action ✓
     2. To regain control of oneself or a situation
     3. To go out and celebrate enthusiastically
     4. To go beyond normal or accepted limits, testing boundaries

108. 108. What does the idiom 'The last straw' mean?

     1. Over an extended period of time, eventually
     2. Something that becomes easy and automatic after enough practice
     3. The final problem that makes an already bad situation unbearable ✓
     4. Repeated effort leads to improved skill

109. 109. What does the idiom 'Let the cat out of the bag' mean?

     1. To reveal a secret, often accidentally ✓
     2. To start behaving in an uncontrolled or unacceptable way
     3. To fail or come to an end
     4. To remain valid, valuable, or popular over a long period

110. 110. What does the idiom 'Let sleeping dogs lie' mean?

     1. To be inconsistent or change one's opinion frequently
     2. To try something new for the first time, cautiously
     3. To avoid raising an old, sensitive issue that could cause trouble ✓
     4. To receive approval to proceed with something

111. 111. What does the idiom 'Make a long story short' mean?

     1. To be a very kind and generous person
     2. To maintain one's position despite opposition
     3. To give up or admit defeat
     4. To summarize a lengthy story briefly ✓

112. 112. What does the idiom 'Miss the boat' mean?

     1. To miss an opportunity ✓
     2. To think about a decision overnight before deciding
     3. To go out and celebrate enthusiastically
     4. To deceive someone

113. 113. What does the idiom 'Neck and neck' mean?

     1. Very close in a competition or race ✓
     2. Very wealthy
     3. Very quickly
     4. Extremely quiet or silent

114. 114. What does the idiom 'No pain, no gain' mean?

     1. The most important or tricky part of a matter often lies in small details
     2. Openly during the day, without concealment
     3. One must endure difficulty to achieve something worthwhile ✓
     4. Clearly superior to others

115. 115. What does the idiom 'Off the hook' mean?

     1. A friendly wish for someone to sleep well
     2. A trait or tendency that is common among family members
     3. Clearly superior to others
     4. Freed from an obligation or excused from responsibility ✓

116. 116. What does the idiom 'On cloud nine' mean?

     1. Very lightweight
     2. Extremely old
     3. Extremely happy ✓
     4. Very close by, a short distance away

117. 117. What does the idiom 'On the ball' mean?

     1. Time passes very quickly
     2. Located very close by, though overlooked
     3. Alert, competent, and aware of what is happening ✓
     4. Experiencing a continuing streak of success

118. 118. What does the idiom 'On the fence' mean?

     1. Undecided between two options or sides ✓
     2. People are helped or served in the order they arrive
     3. A bad past experience makes one more cautious afterward
     4. Working with great focus and determination

119. 119. What does the idiom 'Once in a blue moon' mean?

     1. Extremely jealous
     2. Very quickly
     3. Very eccentric or crazy
     4. Very rarely ✓

120. 120. What does the idiom 'Out of the blue' mean?

     1. People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate together
     2. Suddenly and unexpectedly ✓
     3. Cunning and clever, sometimes deceptively so
     4. Available to anyone who wants it

121. 121. What does the idiom 'Over the moon' mean?

     1. Completely dead or lifeless
     2. Very different or far apart in opinion or distance
     3. Extremely thin
     4. Extremely happy or delighted ✓

122. 122. What does the idiom 'Pull someone's leg' mean?

     1. To irritate someone greatly
     2. To infer a hidden or implied meaning that is not directly stated
     3. To be extremely familiar with something
     4. To tease or joke with someone ✓

123. 123. What does the idiom 'Pull yourself together' mean?

     1. To improvise and decide as a situation develops
     2. To regain one's composure and self-control ✓
     3. To start a process or activity
     4. To stop doing something unprofitable before it worsens

124. 124. What does the idiom 'Put all your eggs in one basket' mean?

     1. To accept the consequences of one's actions
     2. To risk everything on a single plan or venture ✓
     3. To abandon someone in a difficult situation without help
     4. To ease tension or awkwardness, especially between strangers

125. 125. What does the idiom 'Rain on someone's parade' mean?

     1. To act quickly while conditions are favorable
     2. To flatter someone in order to gain a favor
     3. To postpone something for another time
     4. To spoil someone's plans or happiness ✓

126. 126. What does the idiom 'Read between the lines' mean?

     1. To infer a hidden or implied meaning that is not directly stated ✓
     2. To join others in doing something popular or currently fashionable
     3. To ignore an insult or provocation and remain calm
     4. To keep something secret or confidential

127. 127. What does the idiom 'Rule of thumb' mean?

     1. Temporarily, for now
     2. A general, practical principle based on experience rather than exact science ✓
     3. A past problem that is no longer relevant or worth discussing
     4. Already achieved or gained as experience

128. 128. What does the idiom 'See eye to eye' mean?

     1. To agree with someone completely ✓
     2. To have a hidden advantage or resource in reserve
     3. To carefully consider different choices
     4. To continue to the very end despite difficulty

129. 129. What does the idiom 'Speak of the devil' mean?

     1. Someone who imitates another person's actions, ideas, or style
     2. Said when a person who was just being discussed suddenly appears ✓
     3. An excellent chance that should not be missed
     4. An important or influential person

130. 130. What does the idiom 'Spill the beans' mean?

     1. To ease tension or awkwardness, especially between strangers
     2. To reveal secret information, often unintentionally ✓
     3. To have a strong preference for sweet foods
     4. To continue to the very end despite difficulty

131. 131. What does the idiom 'Steal someone's thunder' mean?

     1. To keep something secret or confidential
     2. To govern with total, often oppressive, authority
     3. To save money for a possible future need
     4. To take attention or credit away from someone else's achievement ✓

132. 132. What does the idiom 'Take it with a grain of salt' mean?

     1. To remain valid, valuable, or popular over a long period
     2. To not take a statement too seriously or literally ✓
     3. To have many responsibilities or tasks to handle
     4. To get to the essential point without wasting time

133. 133. What does the idiom 'Through thick and thin' mean?

     1. Everyone gets a chance to succeed or shine at some point
     2. Supporting someone or something in both good times and bad ✓
     3. Immediately, at that exact moment or place
     4. The entirety or full extent of something

134. 134. What does the idiom 'Throw in the towel' mean?

     1. To state something clearly and directly, often risking something
     2. To give up or admit defeat ✓
     3. To identify a point or problem exactly and correctly
     4. To deliberately ignore something wrong

135. 135. What does the idiom 'Time flies' mean?

     1. Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be beneficial
     2. Time passes very quickly ✓
     3. A pointless and futile search or pursuit
     4. What people do matters more than what they say

136. 136. What does the idiom 'Tip of the iceberg' mean?

     1. There is more to something than what appears on the surface
     2. A small visible part of a much larger, often hidden, problem ✓
     3. Alert, competent, and aware of what is happening
     4. A decisive factor that determines success or failure

137. 137. What does the idiom 'To make matters worse' mean?

     1. To sound familiar
     2. To worsen an already bad situation ✓
     3. To eat a large amount of food greedily
     4. To ignore an insult or provocation and remain calm

138. 138. What does the idiom 'Turn a blind eye' mean?

     1. To infer a hidden or implied meaning that is not directly stated
     2. To become very angry
     3. To deliberately ignore something wrong ✓
     4. To harm someone who has helped or supported you

139. 139. What does the idiom 'Up in the air' mean?

     1. A persistent grievance or resentment that affects one's behavior
     2. Fully informed and current on a subject
     3. Undecided or uncertain, not yet settled ✓
     4. The final problem that makes an already bad situation unbearable

140. 140. What does the idiom 'Water under the bridge' mean?

     1. Kept informed about developments
     2. Do not judge something based only on its outward appearance
     3. A past problem that is no longer relevant or worth discussing ✓
     4. Strictly according to the rules

141. 141. What does the idiom 'When pigs fly' mean?

     1. Freed from an obligation or excused from responsibility
     2. Kept informed about developments
     3. Exceeding what is expected or required
     4. Something that will never happen ✓

142. 142. What does the idiom 'Wrap your head around' mean?

     1. To try to understand something confusing or difficult ✓
     2. To narrowly succeed at something
     3. To succeed despite low chances of success
     4. To release pent-up energy or emotion

143. 143. What does the idiom 'A stitch in time saves nine' mean?

     1. A decisive factor that determines success or failure
     2. Dealing with a small problem early prevents it from becoming bigger ✓
     3. A bad past experience makes one more cautious afterward
     4. Experiencing a continuing streak of success

144. 144. What does the idiom 'Beggars can't be choosers' mean?

     1. By any means necessary, whether fair or unfair
     2. The most essential or central part of an issue
     3. Pursuing a mistaken idea or looking in the wrong place
     4. People without other options must accept what is available ✓

145. 145. What does the idiom 'Birds of a feather flock together' mean?

     1. Strong determination can help one find a solution to a problem
     2. People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate together ✓
     3. Something unlikely to succeed
     4. Openly during the day, without concealment

146. 146. What does the idiom 'Curiosity killed the cat' mean?

     1. Being too curious can lead one into trouble ✓
     2. The most essential or central part of an issue
     3. Family bonds are stronger than other relationships
     4. Not knowing about a problem can make one feel happier

147. 147. What does the idiom 'Easy come, easy go' mean?

     1. A general, practical principle based on experience rather than exact science
     2. A very high cost
     3. Something gained quickly is often lost just as quickly ✓
     4. One's close biological relatives

148. 148. What does the idiom 'Every dog has its day' mean?

     1. Everyone gets a chance to succeed or shine at some point ✓
     2. Strictly according to the rules
     3. Undecided or uncertain, not yet settled
     4. Freed from an obligation or excused from responsibility

149. 149. What does the idiom 'Familiarity breeds contempt' mean?

     1. Excessive closeness or exposure can reduce respect for something ✓
     2. A past problem that is no longer relevant or worth discussing
     3. One cannot enjoy two mutually exclusive options at once
     4. Silly, mischievous, or dishonest behavior

150. 150. What does the idiom 'Great minds think alike' mean?

     1. Different people can independently arrive at the same clever idea ✓
     2. Suddenly and unexpectedly
     3. Rare and infrequent
     4. Lacking information about a situation

151. 151. What does the idiom 'Haste makes waste' mean?

     1. Acting hurriedly leads to careless mistakes ✓
     2. Raining very heavily
     3. Even good things can have a hidden downside
     4. Improve your performance or leave

152. 152. What does the idiom 'Honesty is the best policy' mean?

     1. Being truthful is the wisest and most beneficial approach ✓
     2. Strictly according to the rules
     3. What people do matters more than what they say
     4. A bad past experience makes one more cautious afterward

153. 153. What does the idiom 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it' mean?

     1. Beyond one's own ability or social standing
     2. Do not change something that is already working well ✓
     3. A conflict requires both parties' participation to happen
     4. Practical, sensible, and unpretentious

154. 154. What does the idiom 'Ignorance is bliss' mean?

     1. Quickly forgotten, not taken seriously
     2. The current subject of widespread discussion or gossip
     3. Not knowing about a problem can make one feel happier ✓
     4. A general, practical principle based on experience rather than exact science

155. 155. What does the idiom 'Money doesn't grow on trees' mean?

     1. Money is not easily or automatically obtained ✓
     2. Money saved for future use
     3. Financially solvent, not in debt
     4. Careful with small amounts of money but wasteful with large ones

156. 156. What does the idiom 'Necessity is the mother of invention' mean?

     1. Fully informed and current on a subject
     2. Necessity often drives creative or innovative solutions ✓
     3. Not knowing about a problem can make one feel happier
     4. Those who act first or promptly gain the best advantage

157. 157. What does the idiom 'Old habits die hard' mean?

     1. Progress that happens without difficulty
     2. Do not change something that is already working well
     3. Too many people involved in a task can ruin the result
     4. It is difficult to change long-held habits ✓

158. 158. What does the idiom 'Practice makes perfect' mean?

     1. One always feels that other situations or circumstances are better than one's own
     2. Repeated effort leads to improved skill ✓
     3. Sometimes successful, sometimes not, unpredictable
     4. Everyone gets a chance to succeed or shine at some point

159. 159. What does the idiom 'The early bird catches the worm' mean?

     1. That's just how things happen, expressing acceptance of an outcome
     2. Those who act first or promptly gain the best advantage ✓
     3. Starting something completely from the very beginning
     4. Continuously, all day and night

160. 160. What does the idiom 'The grass is always greener on the other side' mean?

     1. Immediately, without any hesitation
     2. A basic guiding principle for good behavior toward others
     3. One always feels that other situations or circumstances are better than one's own ✓
     4. Strong determination can help one find a solution to a problem

161. 161. What does the idiom 'Two wrongs don't make a right' mean?

     1. Supporting someone or something in both good times and bad
     2. Sometimes successful, sometimes not, unpredictable
     3. Undecided between two options or sides
     4. Responding to a wrong with another wrong does not make things right ✓

162. 162. What does the idiom 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do' mean?

     1. Not working properly
     2. Improve your performance or leave
     3. Spontaneously, without prior preparation or research
     4. One should follow the customs of the place one is in ✓

163. 163. What does the idiom 'Where there's a will, there's a way' mean?

     1. Everyone is facing the same difficult situation
     2. A very high cost
     3. Strong determination can help one find a solution to a problem ✓
     4. Something is harder to actually do than to talk about

164. 164. What does the idiom 'You can't have your cake and eat it too' mean?

     1. Listening very attentively
     2. Time is a valuable resource that should not be wasted
     3. Experiencing a continuing streak of success
     4. One cannot enjoy two mutually exclusive options at once ✓

165. 165. What does the idiom 'Beat a dead horse' mean?

     1. To continue arguing a point that has already been settled or is pointless ✓
     2. To betray someone to protect oneself
     3. To wait patiently for the right opportunity
     4. To be in a very precarious or uncertain situation

166. 166. What does the idiom 'Better safe than sorry' mean?

     1. The best of a particular group
     2. It is wiser to be cautious than to regret carelessness later ✓
     3. The entirety or full extent of something
     4. A sign of hope after a long period of difficulty

167. 167. What does the idiom 'Bite the hand that feeds you' mean?

     1. To take on too many responsibilities or tasks at once
     2. To reveal a secret, often accidentally
     3. To perceive the mood or attitude of a group of people
     4. To harm someone who has helped or supported you ✓

168. 168. What does the idiom 'Burn bridges' mean?

     1. To receive approval to proceed with something
     2. To think about a decision overnight before deciding
     3. To end a relationship or option permanently through one's actions ✓
     4. To be logical and valid when examined closely

169. 169. What does the idiom 'Burst someone's bubble' mean?

     1. To end a quarrel and restore peace
     2. To remain calm and think clearly under pressure
     3. To disappoint someone by ruining their excitement or illusion ✓
     4. To work perfectly, exactly as intended

170. 170. What does the idiom 'By hook or by crook' mean?

     1. Excessive closeness or exposure can reduce respect for something
     2. Excessive bureaucratic rules and procedures
     3. By any means necessary, whether fair or unfair ✓
     4. One always feels that other situations or circumstances are better than one's own

171. 171. What does the idiom 'Call a spade a spade' mean?

     1. To slow down and be patient before acting
     2. To miss an opportunity
     3. To describe something honestly and directly ✓
     4. To start a process or activity

172. 172. What does the idiom 'Can't see the wood for the trees' mean?

     1. To be unable to see the overall picture due to focusing on small details ✓
     2. To be less critical or more lenient with someone
     3. To think carefully
     4. To infer a hidden or implied meaning that is not directly stated

173. 173. What does the idiom 'Change of heart' mean?

     1. Already achieved or gained as experience
     2. One experiences the consequences of one's own actions
     3. A trait or tendency that is common among family members
     4. A sudden change in feelings, opinion, or attitude ✓

174. 174. What does the idiom 'Chip on your shoulder' mean?

     1. Regardless of the circumstances or weather
     2. Being too curious can lead one into trouble
     3. A ruthless, highly competitive environment
     4. A persistent grievance or resentment that affects one's behavior ✓

175. 175. What does the idiom 'Cold shoulder' mean?

     1. A general, practical principle based on experience rather than exact science
     2. Unfriendly or distant treatment of someone ✓
     3. The final item mentioned, which is nonetheless important
     4. The member of a family considered a disgrace or disappointment

176. 176. What does the idiom 'Come rain or shine' mean?

     1. Openly during the day, without concealment
     2. Regardless of the circumstances or weather ✓
     3. A relief from a burden or worry
     4. Similarly, following the same reasoning

177. 177. What does the idiom 'Cut to the chase' mean?

     1. To get to the essential point without wasting time ✓
     2. To have influence or importance
     3. To earn money to support one's family
     4. To be unable to remember or think of anything

178. 178. What does the idiom 'The devil is in the details' mean?

     1. A situation that is unclear or not clearly defined by rules
     2. The most important or tricky part of a matter often lies in small details ✓
     3. A difficult struggle or challenge
     4. Everyone has the right to their own preferences

179. 179. What does the idiom 'Dog eat dog' mean?

     1. A sign of hope after a long period of difficulty
     2. A ruthless, highly competitive environment ✓
     3. Whoever finds something gets to keep it
     4. Something good can be found even in a bad situation

180. 180. What does the idiom 'Down in the dumps' mean?

     1. Annoyed or tired of something after enduring it too long
     2. A persistent, minor annoyance
     3. Fake or insincere expressions of sadness
     4. Feeling depressed or unhappy ✓

181. 181. What does the idiom 'Drag your feet' mean?

     1. To release pent-up energy or emotion
     2. To act slowly or reluctantly, delaying an action ✓
     3. To do the same thing that someone else has just done
     4. To forgive and forget past grievances

182. 182. What does the idiom 'Drive someone up the wall' mean?

     1. To make an extraordinary effort to achieve something
     2. To go beyond normal or accepted limits, testing boundaries
     3. To irritate someone greatly ✓
     4. To allow others to take charge or lead

183. 183. What does the idiom 'Eat like a horse' mean?

     1. To eat a very large amount ✓
     2. To correct a misunderstanding by giving accurate information
     3. To ultimately succeed after being doubted or mocked
     4. To feel slightly ill

184. 184. What does the idiom 'Face value' mean?

     1. Certain to be achieved, virtually guaranteed
     2. Fair and equal retribution for wrongdoing
     3. A basic guiding principle for good behavior toward others
     4. The superficial, literal meaning or appearance of something ✓

185. 185. What does the idiom 'Feather in your cap' mean?

     1. An excellent chance that should not be missed
     2. Someone who feels awkward or out of place in a situation
     3. A person who prefers to work or act alone
     4. An achievement that brings honor or credit to someone ✓

186. 186. What does the idiom 'Fish out of water' mean?

     1. An effort to complete something before a deadline
     2. Said when a person who was just being discussed suddenly appears
     3. Someone who feels awkward or out of place in a situation ✓
     4. A person cannot change their basic nature

187. 187. What does the idiom 'Food for thought' mean?

     1. Something that gives one reason to think seriously ✓
     2. Rare and infrequent
     3. Everyone has the right to their own preferences
     4. Exceeding what is expected or required

188. 188. What does the idiom 'From scratch' mean?

     1. People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate together
     2. Starting something completely from the very beginning ✓
     3. Everyone has the right to their own preferences
     4. A persistent grievance or resentment that affects one's behavior

189. 189. What does the idiom 'Get a grip' mean?

     1. To regain control of oneself or a situation ✓
     2. To be unable to remember or think of anything
     3. To regain one's composure and self-control
     4. To fail to keep account of something

190. 190. What does the idiom 'Get the hang of' mean?

     1. To not take a statement too seriously or literally
     2. To confront a difficult challenge directly and decisively
     3. To narrowly succeed at something
     4. To learn or become skilled at doing something ✓

191. 191. What does the idiom 'Go against the grain' mean?

     1. To act contrary to what is normal or expected ✓
     2. To tell many people about something
     3. To confront a difficult challenge directly and decisively
     4. To go through many difficult steps to achieve something

192. 192. What does the idiom 'Go cold turkey' mean?

     1. To stop a habit or addiction abruptly and completely ✓
     2. To make unnecessarily fine distinctions
     3. To use the same tactics as one's opponent
     4. To express one's opinions honestly and openly

193. 193. What does the idiom 'Go the distance' mean?

     1. To reduce spending due to financial constraints
     2. To continue to the very end despite difficulty ✓
     3. To ultimately succeed after being doubted or mocked
     4. To back out of something due to fear

194. 194. What does the idiom 'Head over heels' mean?

     1. Extremely content and happy
     2. Very quickly
     3. Extremely jealous
     4. Completely infatuated or deeply in love ✓

195. 195. What does the idiom 'Hit the ground running' mean?

     1. To act quickly while conditions are favorable
     2. To begin a new activity with immediate energy and success ✓
     3. To make extra effort to look one's best or perform well
     4. To report wrongdoing to authorities

196. 196. What does the idiom 'In a nutshell' mean?

     1. At the very last moment
     2. With very little money
     3. In summary, briefly stated ✓
     4. In progress or preparation, expected soon

197. 197. What does the idiom 'In the dark' mean?

     1. Something that will never happen
     2. Lacking information about a situation ✓
     3. Unable to act freely due to restrictions
     4. People are helped or served in the order they arrive

198. 198. What does the idiom 'Jump the gun' mean?

     1. To fail to achieve the intended result
     2. To act hastily before the appropriate time ✓
     3. To be less critical or more lenient with someone
     4. To hide one's amusement or true feelings, appearing serious

199. 199. What does the idiom 'Keep it under wraps' mean?

     1. To make a significant positive change in behavior
     2. To keep something secret or confidential ✓
     3. To try to understand something confusing or difficult
     4. To reduce spending due to financial constraints

200. 200. What does the idiom 'Keep your fingers crossed' mean?

     1. Strictly according to the rules
     2. Having access to special or insider information
     3. Hoping for good luck ✓
     4. Not working properly

201. 201. What does the idiom 'Kick the bucket' mean?

     1. To die ✓
     2. To study intensively
     3. To listen sympathetically to someone
     4. To eat a very large amount

202. 202. What does the idiom 'Know the ropes' mean?

     1. To understand how to do something through experience ✓
     2. To be unable to see the overall picture due to focusing on small details
     3. To take a personal risk by acting or speaking out
     4. To be extremely expensive

203. 203. What does the idiom 'Let bygones be bygones' mean?

     1. To forgive and forget past grievances ✓
     2. To stop a habit or addiction abruptly and completely
     3. To be unable to remember or think of anything
     4. To release pent-up energy or emotion

204. 204. What does the idiom 'Live and learn' mean?

     1. Strictly according to the rules
     2. Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be beneficial
     3. Typical or expected under the circumstances
     4. One gains wisdom through experience, including mistakes ✓

205. 205. What does the idiom 'Look before you leap' mean?

     1. To eat a very large amount
     2. To shift blame or responsibility to someone else
     3. To think carefully before taking a risky action ✓
     4. To start a process or activity

206. 206. What does the idiom 'Lose your touch' mean?

     1. To express one's opinions honestly and openly
     2. To lose one's previous skill or ability ✓
     3. To make an extra effort beyond what is required
     4. To try to understand something confusing or difficult

207. 207. What does the idiom 'Make ends meet' mean?

     1. To manage to cover basic living expenses ✓
     2. To reveal one's real character, often unfavorable
     3. To carefully consider different choices
     4. To earn money to support one's family

208. 208. What does the idiom 'Method to the madness' mean?

     1. Exceeding what is expected or required
     2. There is a logical reason behind seemingly odd behavior ✓
     3. Silly, mischievous, or dishonest behavior
     4. A general, practical principle based on experience rather than exact science

209. 209. What does the idiom 'Mind your own business' mean?

     1. To make something more interesting or exciting
     2. To not interfere in matters that do not concern you ✓
     3. To hide one's amusement or true feelings, appearing serious
     4. To lose one's previous skill or ability

210. 210. What does the idiom 'Off the top of your head' mean?

     1. As an extra precaution or addition
     2. Spontaneously, without prior preparation or research ✓
     3. Being truthful is the wisest and most beneficial approach
     4. The most essential or central part of an issue

211. 211. What does the idiom 'On the same page' mean?

     1. In agreement or having the same understanding as others ✓
     2. In trouble or facing failure, especially a relationship
     3. With great regularity and precision
     4. With very little money

212. 212. What does the idiom 'Out of the woods' mean?

     1. Two things or people that are completely different
     2. Past a dangerous or difficult stage ✓
     3. The most essential or central part of an issue
     4. Progress that happens without difficulty

213. 213. What does the idiom 'Par for the course' mean?

     1. Typical or expected under the circumstances ✓
     2. Excessive closeness or exposure can reduce respect for something
     3. Temporarily, for now
     4. Two things or people that are completely different

214. 214. What does the idiom 'Pass the buck' mean?

     1. To regain control of oneself or a situation
     2. To improvise and decide as a situation develops
     3. To shift blame or responsibility to someone else ✓
     4. To disappoint someone by ruining their excitement or illusion

215. 215. What does the idiom 'Play it by ear' mean?

     1. To improvise and decide as a situation develops ✓
     2. To take a risk by doing or saying something bold
     3. To attract someone's attention
     4. To imagine oneself in another person's situation

216. 216. What does the idiom 'Pull the plug' mean?

     1. To reveal secret information, often unintentionally
     2. To remain optimistic in a difficult situation
     3. To remain firm and not change one's position
     4. To cancel or stop an ongoing project or plan ✓

217. 217. What does the idiom 'Pull the wool over someone's eyes' mean?

     1. To confront a difficult challenge directly and decisively
     2. To deceive someone ✓
     3. To express one's opinions honestly and openly
     4. To worsen an already bad situation

218. 218. What does the idiom 'Push the envelope' mean?

     1. To go beyond normal or accepted limits, testing boundaries ✓
     2. To fail or come to an end
     3. To be unrealistic or impractical, daydreaming
     4. To say something embarrassing or tactless

219. 219. What does the idiom 'Put your best foot forward' mean?

     1. To make extra effort to look one's best or perform well ✓
     2. To imagine oneself in another person's situation
     3. To stop a habit or addiction abruptly and completely
     4. To shift blame or responsibility to someone else

220. 220. What does the idiom 'Raining cats and dogs' mean?

     1. Freed from an obligation or excused from responsibility
     2. A general, practical principle based on experience rather than exact science
     3. Raining very heavily ✓
     4. Do not change something that is already working well

221. 221. What does the idiom 'Ring a bell' mean?

     1. To eat a large amount of food greedily
     2. To forgive and forget past grievances
     3. To keep something secret or confidential
     4. To sound familiar ✓

222. 222. What does the idiom 'Rock the boat' mean?

     1. To accept blame or responsibility
     2. To deliberately ignore something wrong
     3. To become too afraid to go through with a planned action
     4. To disrupt a stable or calm situation unnecessarily ✓

223. 223. What does the idiom 'Save face' mean?

     1. To begin a new activity with immediate energy and success
     2. To persevere despite difficulties
     3. To help someone
     4. To protect oneself from embarrassment or humiliation ✓

224. 224. What does the idiom 'Second nature' mean?

     1. The current subject of widespread discussion or gossip
     2. One experiences the consequences of one's own actions
     3. Something that becomes easy and automatic after enough practice ✓
     4. The final item mentioned, which is nonetheless important

225. 225. What does the idiom 'See the light' mean?

     1. To offer as a contribution or benefit
     2. To finally understand or realize something ✓
     3. To act contrary to what is normal or expected
     4. To spoil someone's plans or happiness

226. 226. What does the idiom 'Shape up or ship out' mean?

     1. Improve your performance or leave ✓
     2. One must endure difficulty to achieve something worthwhile
     3. Something very easy to do
     4. Easily offended or hurt by criticism

227. 227. What does the idiom 'Sink or swim' mean?

     1. To exaggerate a minor problem into something much bigger
     2. To succeed or fail on one's own without help ✓
     3. To do something completely and thoroughly, without holding back
     4. To make unnecessarily fine distinctions

228. 228. What does the idiom 'Sit tight' mean?

     1. To not follow rules strictly, making an exception
     2. To wait calmly and patiently ✓
     3. To take something seriously or be emotionally affected by it
     4. To make a bad situation worse

229. 229. What does the idiom 'Sleep on it' mean?

     1. To pay an excessively high price for something
     2. To state something clearly and directly, often risking something
     3. To think about a decision overnight before deciding ✓
     4. To discourage enthusiasm for an idea or plan

230. 230. What does the idiom 'Smell a rat' mean?

     1. To get to the essential point without wasting time
     2. To govern with total, often oppressive, authority
     3. To have a strong preference for sweet foods
     4. To sense that something is wrong or suspicious ✓

231. 231. What does the idiom 'Spread yourself too thin' mean?

     1. To learn or become skilled at doing something
     2. To affect someone personally or emotionally
     3. To ultimately succeed after being doubted or mocked
     4. To take on too many responsibilities or tasks at once ✓

232. 232. What does the idiom 'Stab someone in the back' mean?

     1. To discourage enthusiasm for an idea or plan
     2. To tell many people about something
     3. To betray someone's trust, often secretly ✓
     4. To govern with total, often oppressive, authority

233. 233. What does the idiom 'Stick to your guns' mean?

     1. To have a hidden advantage or resource in reserve
     2. To remain firm and not change one's position ✓
     3. To take responsibility and act when needed
     4. To use the same tactics as one's opponent

234. 234. What does the idiom 'Straight from the horse's mouth' mean?

     1. Something very easy to do
     2. Enjoying the advantages of two different situations at once
     3. The most essential or central part of an issue
     4. Direct, firsthand, and reliable information ✓

235. 235. What does the idiom 'Take a rain check' mean?

     1. To reveal secret information, often unintentionally
     2. To postpone something for another time ✓
     3. To regain control of oneself or a situation
     4. To make a significant positive change in behavior

236. 236. What does the idiom 'Take the bull by the horns' mean?

     1. To avoid raising an old, sensitive issue that could cause trouble
     2. To have influence or importance
     3. To confront a difficult challenge directly and decisively ✓
     4. To lose one's composure or self-control

237. 237. What does the idiom 'Talk of the town' mean?

     1. Quickly forgotten, not taken seriously
     2. Something that becomes easy and automatic after enough practice
     3. One must take risks in order to achieve anything
     4. The current subject of widespread discussion or gossip ✓

238. 238. What does the idiom 'Think outside the box' mean?

     1. To sound familiar
     2. To allow others to take charge or lead
     3. To take over someone's role or responsibilities effectively
     4. To think creatively and unconventionally ✓

239. 239. What does the idiom 'Throw caution to the wind' mean?

     1. To stop working for the day
     2. To take a personal risk by acting or speaking out
     3. To slow down and be patient before acting
     4. To act recklessly without regard for consequences ✓

240. 240. What does the idiom 'Tie the knot' mean?

     1. To act hastily before the appropriate time
     2. To get married ✓
     3. To succeed or fail on one's own without help
     4. To work late into the night on something

241. 241. What does the idiom 'Tighten your belt' mean?

     1. To tell many people about something
     2. To reduce spending due to financial constraints ✓
     3. To fail to achieve the intended result
     4. To start fresh, forgetting past mistakes

242. 242. What does the idiom 'To each his own' mean?

     1. Everyone has the right to their own preferences ✓
     2. It is wiser to be cautious than to regret carelessness later
     3. The superficial, literal meaning or appearance of something
     4. Exactly on time

243. 243. What does the idiom 'Turn over a new leaf' mean?

     1. To achieve great, often sudden, success or reward
     2. To take a dangerous risk
     3. To make a significant positive change in behavior ✓
     4. To work late into the night on something

244. 244. What does the idiom 'Under the radar' mean?

     1. In a cruel and deliberate manner, without emotion
     2. In summary, briefly stated
     3. Without attracting much attention or notice ✓
     4. In trouble or facing failure, especially a relationship

245. 245. What does the idiom 'Uphill battle' mean?

     1. A difficult struggle or challenge ✓
     2. Facing a difficult choice with two unfavorable options
     3. People are helped or served in the order they arrive
     4. Wasted, lost, or ruined

246. 246. What does the idiom 'Weather the storm' mean?

     1. To infer a hidden or implied meaning that is not directly stated
     2. To endure a difficult period successfully ✓
     3. To reveal a secret, often accidentally
     4. To try desperately to find a solution, even an unlikely one

247. 247. What does the idiom 'Wear your heart on your sleeve' mean?

     1. To express one's opinions honestly and openly
     2. To openly show one's emotions ✓
     3. To have a hidden advantage or resource in reserve
     4. To be overlooked or neglected by a system meant to help

248. 248. What does the idiom 'The whole nine yards' mean?

     1. The entirety or full extent of something ✓
     2. Being too curious can lead one into trouble
     3. A general, practical principle based on experience rather than exact science
     4. Something not visible is easily forgotten

249. 249. What does the idiom 'With flying colors' mean?

     1. Progress that happens without difficulty
     2. Practical, sensible, and unpretentious
     3. Achieving great success or distinction ✓
     4. Enjoying the advantages of two different situations at once

250. 250. What does the idiom 'Word of mouth' mean?

     1. Undecided or uncertain, not yet settled
     2. Being too curious can lead one into trouble
     3. Information spread informally through personal communication ✓
     4. Starting something completely from the very beginning

251. 251. What does the idiom 'Give someone a hand' mean?

     1. To fail or come to an end
     2. To make a bad situation even worse for someone already suffering
     3. To help someone ✓
     4. To achieve great, often sudden, success or reward

252. 252. What does the idiom 'Have a heart of gold' mean?

     1. To remain valid, valuable, or popular over a long period
     2. To go beyond normal or accepted limits, testing boundaries
     3. To be a very kind and generous person ✓
     4. To take on more responsibility than one can handle

253. 253. What does the idiom 'Have your head in the clouds' mean?

     1. To be unrealistic or impractical, daydreaming ✓
     2. To take something seriously or be emotionally affected by it
     3. To force yourself to think hard, often about a solution
     4. To be extremely familiar with something

254. 254. What does the idiom 'Keep your nose clean' mean?

     1. To adapt easily to circumstances without resistance
     2. To think carefully
     3. To behave properly and avoid trouble ✓
     4. To remain valid, valuable, or popular over a long period

255. 255. What does the idiom 'Keep a straight face' mean?

     1. To join others in doing something popular or currently fashionable
     2. To stop all current activity immediately to attend to something
     3. To hide one's amusement or true feelings, appearing serious ✓
     4. To confront a difficult challenge directly and decisively

256. 256. What does the idiom 'Lend an ear' mean?

     1. To listen sympathetically to someone ✓
     2. To use the same tactics as one's opponent
     3. To avoid raising an old, sensitive issue that could cause trouble
     4. To report wrongdoing to authorities

257. 257. What does the idiom 'Put your foot in your mouth' mean?

     1. To cause a public display of emotion or disruption
     2. To say something embarrassing or tactless ✓
     3. To do things in the wrong order
     4. To become very angry

258. 258. What does the idiom 'Rule with an iron fist' mean?

     1. To cost an excessive amount of money
     2. To make something more interesting or exciting
     3. To govern with total, often oppressive, authority ✓
     4. To do something completely and thoroughly, without holding back

259. 259. What does the idiom 'Shoulder the blame' mean?

     1. To accept blame or responsibility ✓
     2. To take responsibility and act when needed
     3. To end a quarrel and restore peace
     4. To finish something before a deadline

260. 260. What does the idiom 'Stick your neck out' mean?

     1. To deceive someone
     2. To act quickly while conditions are favorable
     3. To risk everything on a single plan or venture
     4. To take a personal risk by acting or speaking out ✓

261. 261. What does the idiom 'Turn the other cheek' mean?

     1. To ignore an insult or provocation and remain calm ✓
     2. To stop all current activity immediately to attend to something
     3. To return to the very beginning after a failed attempt
     4. To have many responsibilities or tasks to handle

262. 262. What does the idiom 'Two left feet' mean?

     1. Being too curious can lead one into trouble
     2. Clearly defined, with no ambiguity
     3. Experiencing a continuing streak of success
     4. Physically clumsy, especially at dancing ✓

263. 263. What does the idiom 'Elbow grease' mean?

     1. Provided free of charge by a business
     2. Repeated effort leads to improved skill
     3. Sometimes successful, sometimes not, unpredictable
     4. Hard physical effort ✓

264. 264. What does the idiom 'An eye for an eye' mean?

     1. A past problem that is no longer relevant or worth discussing
     2. A minor, harmless lie told to avoid hurting someone
     3. Fair and equal retribution for wrongdoing ✓
     4. Freed from an obligation or excused from responsibility

265. 265. What does the idiom 'Get your feet wet' mean?

     1. To succeed or fail on one's own without help
     2. To have many responsibilities or tasks to handle
     3. To reduce spending due to financial constraints
     4. To try something new for the first time, cautiously ✓

266. 266. What does the idiom 'Have a sweet tooth' mean?

     1. To make a bad situation worse
     2. To hear a rumor or piece of information, often secondhand
     3. To have a strong preference for sweet foods ✓
     4. To make an extraordinary effort to help someone

267. 267. What does the idiom 'Have an ace up your sleeve' mean?

     1. To affect someone personally or emotionally
     2. To have a hidden advantage or resource in reserve ✓
     3. To give up or admit defeat
     4. To accept the consequences of one's actions

268. 268. What does the idiom 'Keep a level head' mean?

     1. To protect oneself from embarrassment or humiliation
     2. To do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality
     3. To try every possible way to achieve something
     4. To remain calm and think clearly under pressure ✓

269. 269. What does the idiom 'Lose your head' mean?

     1. To cause a public display of emotion or disruption
     2. To lose one's composure or self-control ✓
     3. To use personal connections or influence to gain an advantage
     4. To end a quarrel and restore peace

270. 270. What does the idiom 'Nose to the grindstone' mean?

     1. Sometimes successful, sometimes not, unpredictable
     2. Easily offended or hurt by criticism
     3. Said to someone who is unusually quiet
     4. Working with great focus and determination ✓

271. 271. What does the idiom 'On the tip of your tongue' mean?

     1. In a difficult or awkward situation
     2. In progress or preparation, expected soon
     3. In control of a situation
     4. On the verge of remembering something but unable to recall it ✓

272. 272. What does the idiom 'A pain in the neck' mean?

     1. A persistent, minor annoyance ✓
     2. Fake or insincere expressions of sadness
     3. Annoyed or tired of something after enduring it too long
     4. Feeling depressed or unhappy

273. 273. What does the idiom 'Put your thinking cap on' mean?

     1. To trust someone's honesty in the absence of proof otherwise
     2. To start thinking seriously about a problem ✓
     3. To fail to keep account of something
     4. To shift blame or responsibility to someone else

274. 274. What does the idiom 'Rack your brains' mean?

     1. To make an extraordinary effort to help someone
     2. To force yourself to think hard, often about a solution ✓
     3. To make something more interesting or exciting
     4. To cost an excessive amount of money

275. 275. What does the idiom 'Skin and bones' mean?

     1. Extremely quiet or silent
     2. Extremely content and happy
     3. Extremely thin ✓
     4. Extremely industrious and constantly occupied

276. 276. What does the idiom 'Take something to heart' mean?

     1. To fail badly or be received very poorly
     2. To take something seriously or be emotionally affected by it ✓
     3. To start planning again from the beginning after a failure
     4. To think creatively and unconventionally

277. 277. What does the idiom 'Thick-skinned' mean?

     1. It is now up to you to decide or act
     2. Two things or people that are completely different
     3. Not easily offended or hurt by criticism ✓
     4. One should follow the customs of the place one is in

278. 278. What does the idiom 'Thin-skinned' mean?

     1. A completely different matter from what was being discussed
     2. Easily offended or hurt by criticism ✓
     3. A decisive factor that determines success or failure
     4. The best of a particular group

279. 279. What does the idiom 'Tongue-tied' mean?

     1. By any means necessary, whether fair or unfair
     2. Do not judge something based only on its outward appearance
     3. Unable to speak due to nervousness or shock ✓
     4. Acting impulsively due to strong emotion in the moment

280. 280. What does the idiom 'Under your nose' mean?

     1. Certain to be achieved, virtually guaranteed
     2. Located very close by, though overlooked ✓
     3. A decisive factor that determines success or failure
     4. As an extra precaution or addition

281. 281. What does the idiom 'Wash your hands of something' mean?

     1. To trust someone's honesty in the absence of proof otherwise
     2. To try every possible way to achieve something
     3. To disassociate oneself from responsibility for something ✓
     4. To listen sympathetically to someone

282. 282. What does the idiom 'A wolf in sheep's clothing' mean?

     1. Someone who appears harmless but is actually deceitful or dangerous ✓
     2. Someone's threats sound worse than the actual consequences
     3. An excellent chance that should not be missed
     4. An expression of relief at being rid of someone or something unwanted

283. 283. What does the idiom 'As busy as a bee' mean?

     1. Very easy to do
     2. Very quickly, in a short amount of time
     3. Extremely industrious and constantly occupied ✓
     4. Extremely happy or delighted

284. 284. What does the idiom 'As sly as a fox' mean?

     1. Two things or people that are completely different
     2. Hoping for good luck
     3. Cunning and clever, sometimes deceptively so ✓
     4. Something good can be found even in a bad situation

285. 285. What does the idiom 'As stubborn as a mule' mean?

     1. Extremely quiet or silent
     2. Extremely stubborn and inflexible ✓
     3. Very close in a competition or race
     4. Very eccentric or crazy

286. 286. What does the idiom 'Black sheep of the family' mean?

     1. The member of a family considered a disgrace or disappointment ✓
     2. Cunning and clever, sometimes deceptively so
     3. Quickly forgotten, not taken seriously
     4. Those who act first or promptly gain the best advantage

287. 287. What does the idiom 'Chicken out' mean?

     1. To back out of something due to fear ✓
     2. To allow others to take charge or lead
     3. To organize oneself and improve one's behavior or performance
     4. To waste time being upset about something that cannot be undone

288. 288. What does the idiom 'Copycat' mean?

     1. An achievement that brings honor or credit to someone
     2. Someone who makes threats but never acts on them
     3. Someone who imitates another person's actions, ideas, or style ✓
     4. Someone who argues an opposing view just to provoke debate

289. 289. What does the idiom 'Crocodile tears' mean?

     1. Feeling depressed or unhappy
     2. Annoyed or tired of something after enduring it too long
     3. A persistent, minor annoyance
     4. Fake or insincere expressions of sadness ✓

290. 290. What does the idiom 'Eager beaver' mean?

     1. Someone who appears harmless but is actually deceitful or dangerous
     2. Said when a person who was just being discussed suddenly appears
     3. An extremely enthusiastic and hardworking person ✓
     4. An achievement that brings honor or credit to someone

291. 291. What does the idiom 'Fly on the wall' mean?

     1. An unnoticed observer of a situation ✓
     2. Someone who appears harmless but is actually deceitful or dangerous
     3. An obvious problem that everyone avoids discussing
     4. An excellent chance that should not be missed

292. 292. What does the idiom 'Go the whole hog' mean?

     1. To be a very kind and generous person
     2. To become uncontrollable
     3. To ease tension or awkwardness, especially between strangers
     4. To do something completely and thoroughly, without holding back ✓

293. 293. What does the idiom 'Have a bee in your bonnet' mean?

     1. To abandon someone in a difficult situation without help
     2. To be preoccupied or obsessed with an idea ✓
     3. To not interfere in matters that do not concern you
     4. To remain optimistic in a difficult situation

294. 294. What does the idiom 'Horse of a different color' mean?

     1. Over a large area, extensively
     2. A completely different matter from what was being discussed ✓
     3. Earlier than expected or required
     4. Not knowing about a problem can make one feel happier

295. 295. What does the idiom 'Like a bull in a china shop' mean?

     1. A decisive factor that determines success or failure
     2. Clumsy and reckless in a delicate situation ✓
     3. Painful feelings gradually fade and improve with time
     4. Not working properly

296. 296. What does the idiom 'Lone wolf' mean?

     1. An informal way of telling someone to be quiet
     2. A person who prefers to work or act alone ✓
     3. A person who is cherished above all others
     4. An important or influential person

297. 297. What does the idiom 'Monkey business' mean?

     1. Excessive or exaggerated
     2. Starting something completely from the very beginning
     3. Having access to special or insider information
     4. Silly, mischievous, or dishonest behavior ✓

298. 298. What does the idiom 'Night owl' mean?

     1. Someone whose abilities or plans are little known but who unexpectedly succeeds
     2. An excellent chance that should not be missed
     3. A person who is habitually active late at night ✓
     4. A person who is cherished above all others

299. 299. What does the idiom 'Pig out' mean?

     1. To act contrary to what is normal or expected
     2. To cancel or stop an ongoing project or plan
     3. To express one's opinions honestly and openly
     4. To eat a large amount of food greedily ✓

300. 300. What does the idiom 'The rat race' mean?

     1. A ruthless, highly competitive environment
     2. Alert, competent, and aware of what is happening
     3. Excessive closeness or exposure can reduce respect for something
     4. A fiercely competitive struggle for success, especially in one's career ✓

301. 301. What does the idiom 'The lion's share' mean?

     1. Painful feelings gradually fade and improve with time
     2. The largest portion of something ✓
     3. Suddenly and unexpectedly
     4. Just in time, at the last possible moment

302. 302. What does the idiom 'Until the cows come home' mean?

     1. Raining very heavily
     2. For a very long, indefinite time ✓
     3. Located very close by, though overlooked
     4. Necessity often drives creative or innovative solutions

303. 303. What does the idiom 'Wild goose chase' mean?

     1. A mutual dislike between two people
     2. A pointless and futile search or pursuit ✓
     3. Rare and infrequent
     4. Repeated effort leads to improved skill

304. 304. What does the idiom 'Green with envy' mean?

     1. Extremely happy
     2. Extremely jealous ✓
     3. Extremely happy or delighted
     4. Very eccentric or crazy

305. 305. What does the idiom 'Get the green light' mean?

     1. To receive approval to proceed with something ✓
     2. To organize oneself and improve one's behavior or performance
     3. To die
     4. To be very noticeably different from one's surroundings

306. 306. What does the idiom 'In the black' mean?

     1. Financially solvent, not in debt ✓
     2. Money is not easily or automatically obtained
     3. Money saved for future use
     4. Careful with small amounts of money but wasteful with large ones

307. 307. What does the idiom 'In the red' mean?

     1. In debt or operating at a financial loss ✓
     2. Without attracting much attention or notice
     3. In addition to, beyond what is already mentioned
     4. In trouble or facing difficulties

308. 308. What does the idiom 'Paint the town red' mean?

     1. To think carefully
     2. To have influence or importance
     3. To go out and celebrate enthusiastically ✓
     4. To escape punishment or consequences entirely

309. 309. What does the idiom 'Red tape' mean?

     1. Something that will never happen
     2. The member of a family considered a disgrace or disappointment
     3. Necessity often drives creative or innovative solutions
     4. Excessive bureaucratic rules and procedures ✓

310. 310. What does the idiom 'See red' mean?

     1. To betray someone to protect oneself
     2. To be in a very precarious or uncertain situation
     3. To become very angry ✓
     4. To watch someone or something closely

311. 311. What does the idiom 'A white lie' mean?

     1. A minor, harmless lie told to avoid hurting someone ✓
     2. Even good things can have a hidden downside
     3. Said to someone who is unusually quiet
     4. One experiences the consequences of one's own actions

312. 312. What does the idiom 'A golden opportunity' mean?

     1. An immediate, automatic response without careful thought
     2. An expression of relief at being rid of someone or something unwanted
     3. Someone's threats sound worse than the actual consequences
     4. An excellent chance that should not be missed ✓

313. 313. What does the idiom 'The golden rule' mean?

     1. Something that will never happen
     2. A basic guiding principle for good behavior toward others ✓
     3. The member of a family considered a disgrace or disappointment
     4. Family bonds are stronger than other relationships

314. 314. What does the idiom 'Black and white' mean?

     1. Clumsy and reckless in a delicate situation
     2. That's just how things happen, expressing acceptance of an outcome
     3. The best of a particular group
     4. Clearly defined, with no ambiguity ✓

315. 315. What does the idiom 'A grey area' mean?

     1. Responding to a wrong with another wrong does not make things right
     2. The largest portion of something
     3. Not knowing about a problem can make one feel happier
     4. A situation that is unclear or not clearly defined by rules ✓

316. 316. What does the idiom 'Every silver lining has a cloud' mean?

     1. Even good things can have a hidden downside ✓
     2. Repeated effort leads to improved skill
     3. That's just how things happen, expressing acceptance of an outcome
     4. A pointless and futile search or pursuit

317. 317. What does the idiom 'Break the bank' mean?

     1. To continue to the very end despite difficulty
     2. To wait calmly and patiently
     3. To cost an excessive amount of money ✓
     4. To work perfectly, exactly as intended

318. 318. What does the idiom 'A nest egg' mean?

     1. Financially solvent, not in debt
     2. Money is not easily or automatically obtained
     3. Money saved for future use ✓
     4. Careful with small amounts of money but wasteful with large ones

319. 319. What does the idiom 'On a shoestring budget' mean?

     1. On the verge of remembering something but unable to recall it
     2. In agreement or having the same understanding as others
     3. With very little money ✓
     4. In trouble or facing failure, especially a relationship

320. 320. What does the idiom 'Pay through the nose' mean?

     1. To live with barely enough resources to survive, with nothing saved
     2. To deal with a problem when it actually arises, not before
     3. To get to the essential point without wasting time
     4. To pay an excessively high price for something ✓

321. 321. What does the idiom 'Penny wise, pound foolish' mean?

     1. Careful with small amounts of money but wasteful with large ones ✓
     2. Money is not easily or automatically obtained
     3. Financially solvent, not in debt
     4. Money saved for future use

322. 322. What does the idiom 'Save for a rainy day' mean?

     1. To flatter someone in order to gain a favor
     2. To be overlooked or neglected by a system meant to help
     3. To save money for a possible future need ✓
     4. To irritate someone greatly

323. 323. What does the idiom 'Time is money' mean?

     1. Time is a valuable resource that should not be wasted ✓
     2. Hard physical effort
     3. A friendly wish for someone to sleep well
     4. One must endure difficulty to achieve something worthwhile

324. 324. What does the idiom 'Ahead of time' mean?

     1. The superficial, literal meaning or appearance of something
     2. Mutual compromise between parties
     3. Earlier than expected or required ✓
     4. Being too curious can lead one into trouble

325. 325. What does the idiom 'Around the clock' mean?

     1. Continuously, all day and night ✓
     2. The superficial, literal meaning or appearance of something
     3. Physically clumsy, especially at dancing
     4. Something good can be found even in a bad situation

326. 326. What does the idiom 'At the eleventh hour' mean?

     1. Without any conditions or obligations
     2. At the very last moment ✓
     3. Without success, resulting in no benefit
     4. In progress or preparation, expected soon

327. 327. What does the idiom 'Beat the clock' mean?

     1. To fail or come to an end
     2. To force yourself to think hard, often about a solution
     3. To finish something before a deadline ✓
     4. To earn money to support one's family

328. 328. What does the idiom 'Behind the times' mean?

     1. Not up to date with current trends or ideas ✓
     2. Exceeding what is expected or required
     3. Do not judge something based only on its outward appearance
     4. Left without help or resources in a difficult situation

329. 329. What does the idiom 'In the blink of an eye' mean?

     1. Very quickly
     2. Very quickly, almost instantaneously ✓
     3. Extremely happy
     4. Very eccentric or crazy

330. 330. What does the idiom 'In a jiffy' mean?

     1. Very quickly, in a short amount of time ✓
     2. Very rarely
     3. Extremely jealous
     4. Very eccentric or crazy

331. 331. What does the idiom 'In the long run' mean?

     1. Regardless of the circumstances or weather
     2. Lacking information about a situation
     3. Something that is not difficult to understand or do
     4. Over an extended period of time, eventually ✓

332. 332. What does the idiom 'Killing time' mean?

     1. Doing something to pass time while waiting ✓
     2. Different people can independently arrive at the same clever idea
     3. For a very long, indefinite time
     4. There is a logical reason behind seemingly odd behavior

333. 333. What does the idiom 'On the dot' mean?

     1. Quickly forgotten, not taken seriously
     2. Exactly on time ✓
     3. Physically clumsy, especially at dancing
     4. Having access to special or insider information

334. 334. What does the idiom 'A race against time' mean?

     1. A person who is habitually active late at night
     2. An informal way of telling someone to be quiet
     3. Someone who appears harmless but is actually deceitful or dangerous
     4. An effort to complete something before a deadline ✓

335. 335. What does the idiom 'Time heals all wounds' mean?

     1. Achieving great success or distinction
     2. Painful feelings gradually fade and improve with time ✓
     3. People without other options must accept what is available
     4. Strong determination can help one find a solution to a problem

336. 336. What does the idiom 'Bring home the bacon' mean?

     1. To be overlooked or neglected by a system meant to help
     2. To stop all current activity immediately to attend to something
     3. To earn money to support one's family ✓
     4. To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage

337. 337. What does the idiom 'Butter someone up' mean?

     1. To make a bad situation even worse for someone already suffering
     2. To take a risk by doing or saying something bold
     3. To flatter someone in order to gain a favor ✓
     4. To correct a misunderstanding by giving accurate information

338. 338. What does the idiom 'Cool as a cucumber' mean?

     1. Very calm and composed, especially under pressure ✓
     2. Very pale, often due to fear or shock
     3. Very different or far apart in opinion or distance
     4. Very recently published or released

339. 339. What does the idiom 'Cream of the crop' mean?

     1. Something gained quickly is often lost just as quickly
     2. There is a logical reason behind seemingly odd behavior
     3. Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be beneficial
     4. The best of a particular group ✓

340. 340. What does the idiom 'In a pickle' mean?

     1. Without success, resulting in no benefit
     2. With great effort and determination
     3. In a difficult or awkward situation ✓
     4. In a remote or unusual location, not commonly visited

341. 341. What does the idiom 'Nutty as a fruitcake' mean?

     1. Very recently published or released
     2. Very different or far apart in opinion or distance
     3. Extremely thin
     4. Very eccentric or crazy ✓

342. 342. What does the idiom 'Spice things up' mean?

     1. To make an extra effort beyond what is required
     2. To make something more interesting or exciting ✓
     3. To endure a difficult period successfully
     4. To make a significant positive change in behavior

343. 343. What does the idiom 'That's the way the cookie crumbles' mean?

     1. Something that will never happen
     2. That's just how things happen, expressing acceptance of an outcome ✓
     3. Complete freedom to act as one chooses
     4. After reconsidering an initial decision

344. 344. What does the idiom 'Too many cooks spoil the broth' mean?

     1. Too many people involved in a task can ruin the result ✓
     2. Exceeding what is expected or required
     3. Not working properly
     4. A cheerful call to wake up

345. 345. What does the idiom 'Use your noodle' mean?

     1. To think carefully ✓
     2. To deliberately ignore something wrong
     3. To back up one's claims with action or commitment
     4. To be very noticeably different from one's surroundings

346. 346. What does the idiom 'Walk on eggshells' mean?

     1. To keep something secret or confidential
     2. To set a higher standard
     3. To act very cautiously to avoid upsetting someone ✓
     4. To start behaving in an uncontrolled or unacceptable way

347. 347. What does the idiom 'Cut someone some slack' mean?

     1. To monitor or keep track of someone or something
     2. To disrupt a stable or calm situation unnecessarily
     3. To be less critical or more lenient with someone ✓
     4. To lose one's previous skill or ability

348. 348. What does the idiom 'Go down in flames' mean?

     1. To succeed despite low chances of success
     2. To stay informed about current developments
     3. To be a very kind and generous person
     4. To fail spectacularly ✓

349. 349. What does the idiom 'Go with the flow' mean?

     1. To take attention or credit away from someone else's achievement
     2. To adapt easily to circumstances without resistance ✓
     3. To avoid raising an old, sensitive issue that could cause trouble
     4. To fail badly or be received very poorly

350. 350. What does the idiom 'Hit close to home' mean?

     1. To monitor or keep track of someone or something
     2. To govern with total, often oppressive, authority
     3. To accept blame or responsibility
     4. To affect someone personally or emotionally ✓

351. 351. What does the idiom 'Hit the jackpot' mean?

     1. To cause a significant disturbance or have a notable impact
     2. To irritate someone greatly
     3. To take something seriously or be emotionally affected by it
     4. To achieve great, often sudden, success or reward ✓

352. 352. What does the idiom 'Jump through hoops' mean?

     1. To release pent-up energy or emotion
     2. To act slowly or reluctantly, delaying an action
     3. To start focusing seriously on a task
     4. To go through many difficult steps to achieve something ✓

353. 353. What does the idiom 'Keep tabs on' mean?

     1. To accept the consequences of one's actions
     2. To allow others to take charge or lead
     3. To monitor or keep track of someone or something ✓
     4. To eat a very large amount

354. 354. What does the idiom 'Lay it on the line' mean?

     1. To deal with a problem when it actually arises, not before
     2. To state something clearly and directly, often risking something ✓
     3. To think carefully
     4. To end a relationship or option permanently through one's actions

355. 355. What does the idiom 'Leave no stone unturned' mean?

     1. To be less critical or more lenient with someone
     2. To ultimately succeed after being doubted or mocked
     3. To try every possible way to achieve something ✓
     4. To take a dangerous risk

356. 356. What does the idiom 'Let off steam' mean?

     1. To die
     2. To release pent-up energy or emotion ✓
     3. To be extremely familiar with something
     4. To stay informed about current developments

357. 357. What does the idiom 'A long shot' mean?

     1. One must take risks in order to achieve anything
     2. Something unlikely to succeed ✓
     3. There is a logical reason behind seemingly odd behavior
     4. Temporarily, for now

358. 358. What does the idiom 'Make a scene' mean?

     1. To cause a public display of emotion or disruption ✓
     2. To be unable to remember or think of anything
     3. To do things in the wrong order
     4. To be unable to see the overall picture due to focusing on small details

359. 359. What does the idiom 'Make waves' mean?

     1. To use the same tactics as one's opponent
     2. To cause a significant disturbance or have a notable impact ✓
     3. To be unable to remember or think of anything
     4. To continue to the very end despite difficulty

360. 360. What does the idiom 'Miss the mark' mean?

     1. To fail to achieve the intended result ✓
     2. To learn or become skilled at doing something
     3. To keep something secret or confidential
     4. To not take a statement too seriously or literally

361. 361. What does the idiom 'Off the beaten path' mean?

     1. On the verge of remembering something but unable to recall it
     2. Without any conditions or obligations
     3. In a remote or unusual location, not commonly visited ✓
     4. With absolute certainty

362. 362. What does the idiom 'On the rocks' mean?

     1. At the very last moment
     2. In trouble or facing failure, especially a relationship ✓
     3. With complete sincerity
     4. With honest and sincere intentions

363. 363. What does the idiom 'Out of your league' mean?

     1. Something gained quickly is often lost just as quickly
     2. A fiercely competitive struggle for success, especially in one's career
     3. Beyond one's own ability or social standing ✓
     4. Two things or people that are completely different

364. 364. What does the idiom 'Over the top' mean?

     1. A small visible part of a much larger, often hidden, problem
     2. News or information that is very pleasing to hear
     3. Excessive or exaggerated ✓
     4. Not easily offended or hurt by criticism

365. 365. What does the idiom 'Pull strings' mean?

     1. To be extremely familiar with something
     2. To use personal connections or influence to gain an advantage ✓
     3. To make a bad situation worse
     4. To offer as a contribution or benefit

366. 366. What does the idiom 'Put the cart before the horse' mean?

     1. To openly show one's emotions
     2. To agree with someone completely
     3. To do things in the wrong order ✓
     4. To have a hidden advantage or resource in reserve

367. 367. What does the idiom 'Put your money where your mouth is' mean?

     1. To back up one's claims with action or commitment ✓
     2. To fail to achieve the intended result
     3. To ease tension or awkwardness, especially between strangers
     4. To narrowly succeed at something

368. 368. What does the idiom 'Raise the bar' mean?

     1. To become too afraid to go through with a planned action
     2. To go beyond normal or accepted limits, testing boundaries
     3. To set a higher standard ✓
     4. To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage

369. 369. What does the idiom 'Read the room' mean?

     1. To organize oneself and improve one's behavior or performance
     2. To achieve great, often sudden, success or reward
     3. To perceive the mood or attitude of a group of people ✓
     4. To disappoint someone by ruining their excitement or illusion

370. 370. What does the idiom 'Rise and shine' mean?

     1. It is difficult to change long-held habits
     2. Something very easy to do
     3. One's close biological relatives
     4. A cheerful call to wake up ✓

371. 371. What does the idiom 'Run in the family' mean?

     1. Not easily offended or hurt by criticism
     2. Clearly defined, with no ambiguity
     3. Cunning and clever, sometimes deceptively so
     4. A trait or tendency that is common among family members ✓

372. 372. What does the idiom 'See the writing on the wall' mean?

     1. To affect someone personally or emotionally
     2. To cause a significant disturbance or have a notable impact
     3. To recognize signs that something bad is going to happen ✓
     4. To stop all current activity immediately to attend to something

373. 373. What does the idiom 'Set the record straight' mean?

     1. To achieve two goals with a single action
     2. To give up or admit defeat
     3. To correct a misunderstanding by giving accurate information ✓
     4. To take a dangerous risk

374. 374. What does the idiom 'Show your true colors' mean?

     1. To reveal one's real character, often unfavorable ✓
     2. To take on more responsibility than one can handle
     3. To recognize signs that something bad is going to happen
     4. To disrupt a stable or calm situation unnecessarily

375. 375. What does the idiom 'A sixth sense' mean?

     1. An important or influential person
     2. An intuitive perception beyond the five ordinary senses ✓
     3. Someone who imitates another person's actions, ideas, or style
     4. Someone who makes threats but never acts on them

376. 376. What does the idiom 'Sleep tight' mean?

     1. Located very close by, though overlooked
     2. The largest portion of something
     3. A friendly wish for someone to sleep well ✓
     4. Regardless of the circumstances or weather

377. 377. What does the idiom 'Smooth sailing' mean?

     1. Openly during the day, without concealment
     2. Mutual compromise between parties
     3. Progress that happens without difficulty ✓
     4. A sudden change in feelings, opinion, or attitude

378. 378. What does the idiom 'Speak your mind' mean?

     1. To save money for a possible future need
     2. To narrowly succeed at something
     3. To be extremely expensive
     4. To express one's opinions honestly and openly ✓

379. 379. What does the idiom 'Split hairs' mean?

     1. To think creatively and unconventionally
     2. To lose one's composure or self-control
     3. To make unnecessarily fine distinctions ✓
     4. To attract someone's attention

380. 380. What does the idiom 'Spread the word' mean?

     1. To tell many people about something ✓
     2. To abandon someone in a difficult situation without help
     3. To postpone something for another time
     4. To disappoint someone by ruining their excitement or illusion

381. 381. What does the idiom 'Squeaky clean' mean?

     1. Very rarely
     2. Very pale, often due to fear or shock
     3. Very easy to do
     4. Completely clean, or entirely free of wrongdoing ✓

382. 382. What does the idiom 'Stand your ground' mean?

     1. To take attention or credit away from someone else's achievement
     2. To maintain one's position despite opposition ✓
     3. To gain an initial opportunity that could lead to further success
     4. To trust someone's honesty in the absence of proof otherwise

383. 383. What does the idiom 'Step up to the plate' mean?

     1. To take responsibility and act when needed ✓
     2. To deal with a problem when it actually arises, not before
     3. To use personal connections or influence to gain an advantage
     4. To act quickly while conditions are favorable

384. 384. What does the idiom 'Stick out like a sore thumb' mean?

     1. To be very noticeably different from one's surroundings ✓
     2. To summarize a lengthy story briefly
     3. To irritate someone greatly
     4. To receive approval to proceed with something

385. 385. What does the idiom 'Stir the pot' mean?

     1. To deliberately cause trouble or controversy ✓
     2. To shift blame or responsibility to someone else
     3. To act slowly or reluctantly, delaying an action
     4. To act quickly while conditions are favorable

386. 386. What does the idiom 'Strike while the iron is hot' mean?

     1. To achieve two goals with a single action
     2. To act quickly while conditions are favorable ✓
     3. To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage
     4. To wait patiently for the right opportunity

387. 387. What does the idiom 'Take a back seat' mean?

     1. To stop working for the day
     2. To allow others to take charge or lead ✓
     3. To forgive and forget past grievances
     4. To correct a misunderstanding by giving accurate information

388. 388. What does the idiom 'Throw someone under the bus' mean?

     1. To betray someone to protect oneself ✓
     2. To think carefully before taking a risky action
     3. To succeed or fail on one's own without help
     4. To do something in a completely new and different way

389. 389. What does the idiom 'Tooth and nail' mean?

     1. On the verge of remembering something but unable to recall it
     2. In a difficult situation
     3. With great effort and determination ✓
     4. In debt or operating at a financial loss

390. 390. What does the idiom 'Touch base' mean?

     1. To ignore an insult or provocation and remain calm
     2. To make brief contact with someone ✓
     3. To be inconsistent or change one's opinion frequently
     4. To think about a decision overnight before deciding

391. 391. What does the idiom 'Under your belt' mean?

     1. Improve your performance or leave
     2. Already achieved or gained as experience ✓
     3. Something unlikely to succeed
     4. Said to someone who is unusually quiet

392. 392. What does the idiom 'Up for grabs' mean?

     1. News or information that is very pleasing to hear
     2. Available to anyone who wants it ✓
     3. Even good things can have a hidden downside
     4. One should follow the customs of the place one is in

393. 393. What does the idiom 'Up to speed' mean?

     1. Different people can independently arrive at the same clever idea
     2. Immediately, without any hesitation
     3. Something that will never happen
     4. Fully informed and current on a subject ✓

394. 394. What does the idiom 'Walk a mile in someone's shoes' mean?

     1. To disappoint someone by ruining their excitement or illusion
     2. To think carefully
     3. To try to understand another person's experience or perspective ✓
     4. To gain an initial opportunity that could lead to further success

395. 395. What does the idiom 'Weigh your options' mean?

     1. To try to understand something confusing or difficult
     2. To deliberately cause trouble or controversy
     3. To carefully consider different choices ✓
     4. To ultimately succeed after being doubted or mocked

396. 396. What does the idiom 'Wing it' mean?

     1. To do something without preparation, improvising ✓
     2. To be fully understood or deeply felt, often emotionally
     3. To wait patiently for the right opportunity
     4. To persevere despite difficulties

397. 397. What does the idiom 'Wipe the slate clean' mean?

     1. To understand how to do something through experience
     2. To make an extraordinary effort to achieve something
     3. To start fresh, forgetting past mistakes ✓
     4. To flatter someone in order to gain a favor

398. 398. What does the idiom 'Without a hitch' mean?

     1. Without any problems or difficulties ✓
     2. In a direct and blunt manner
     3. In summary, briefly stated
     4. With great regularity and precision

399. 399. What does the idiom 'Work like a charm' mean?

     1. To postpone something for another time
     2. To work perfectly, exactly as intended ✓
     3. To start fresh, forgetting past mistakes
     4. To carefully consider different choices

400. 400. What does the idiom 'You reap what you sow' mean?

     1. Certainly, with full permission
     2. There is a logical reason behind seemingly odd behavior
     3. Direct, firsthand, and reliable information
     4. One experiences the consequences of one's own actions ✓

401. 401. What does the idiom 'A stone's throw away' mean?

     1. Very close by, a short distance away ✓
     2. Very lightweight
     3. Very wealthy
     4. Very rarely

402. 402. What does the idiom 'Stand the test of time' mean?

     1. To remain valid, valuable, or popular over a long period ✓
     2. To act contrary to what is normal or expected
     3. To achieve two goals with a single action
     4. To take a risk by doing or saying something bold

403. 403. What does the idiom 'Above and beyond' mean?

     1. The entirety or full extent of something
     2. Something very easy to do
     3. Strong determination can help one find a solution to a problem
     4. Exceeding what is expected or required ✓

404. 404. What does the idiom 'All of a sudden' mean?

     1. Unexpectedly, without warning ✓
     2. News or information that is very pleasing to hear
     3. Enjoying the advantages of two different situations at once
     4. Responding to a wrong with another wrong does not make things right

405. 405. What does the idiom 'All talk and no action' mean?

     1. Someone who appears harmless but is actually deceitful or dangerous
     2. Someone who makes promises but never follows through ✓
     3. Someone whose abilities or plans are little known but who unexpectedly succeeds
     4. Someone who argues an opposing view just to provoke debate

406. 406. What does the idiom 'As easy as pie' mean?

     1. Completely infatuated or deeply in love
     2. Very easy to do ✓
     3. Very wealthy
     4. Very eccentric or crazy

407. 407. What does the idiom 'As happy as a clam' mean?

     1. Extremely content and happy ✓
     2. Very quickly
     3. Very pale, often due to fear or shock
     4. Very different or far apart in opinion or distance

408. 408. What does the idiom 'As light as a feather' mean?

     1. Very quickly, almost instantaneously
     2. Very close in a competition or race
     3. Very quickly
     4. Very lightweight ✓

409. 409. What does the idiom 'As old as the hills' mean?

     1. Extremely happy
     2. Extremely old ✓
     3. Very lightweight
     4. Very common and easy to find

410. 410. What does the idiom 'As quiet as a mouse' mean?

     1. Extremely old
     2. Extremely quiet or silent ✓
     3. Completely clean, or entirely free of wrongdoing
     4. Very close in a competition or race

411. 411. What does the idiom 'As white as a sheet' mean?

     1. Completely dead or lifeless
     2. Extremely happy
     3. Very wealthy
     4. Very pale, often due to fear or shock ✓

412. 412. What does the idiom 'Back to basics' mean?

     1. One must endure difficulty to achieve something worthwhile
     2. Returning to the simplest and most fundamental ideas ✓
     3. A fiercely competitive struggle for success, especially in one's career
     4. Available to anyone who wants it

413. 413. What does the idiom 'The bark is worse than the bite' mean?

     1. A person who prefers to work or act alone
     2. Someone who makes threats but never acts on them
     3. Someone's threats sound worse than the actual consequences ✓
     4. Someone whose abilities or plans are little known but who unexpectedly succeeds

414. 414. What does the idiom 'Be in someone's shoes' mean?

     1. To allow others to take charge or lead
     2. To imagine oneself in another person's situation ✓
     3. To take responsibility and act when needed
     4. To have influence or importance

415. 415. What does the idiom 'Beat the odds' mean?

     1. To trust someone's honesty in the absence of proof otherwise
     2. To start fresh, forgetting past mistakes
     3. To succeed despite low chances of success ✓
     4. To take a personal risk by acting or speaking out

416. 416. What does the idiom 'Bend the rules' mean?

     1. To not follow rules strictly, making an exception ✓
     2. To start thinking seriously about a problem
     3. To flatter someone in order to gain a favor
     4. To try something new for the first time, cautiously

417. 417. What does the idiom 'Between a rock and a hard place' mean?

     1. Facing a difficult choice with two unfavorable options ✓
     2. Exactly on time
     3. Located very close by, though overlooked
     4. News or information that is very pleasing to hear

418. 418. What does the idiom 'Beyond a shadow of a doubt' mean?

     1. At the peak level of activity
     2. In trouble or facing failure, especially a relationship
     3. Without any problems or difficulties
     4. With absolute certainty ✓

419. 419. What does the idiom 'Bide your time' mean?

     1. To summarize a lengthy story briefly
     2. To wait patiently for the right opportunity ✓
     3. To eat a very large amount
     4. To gain an initial opportunity that could lead to further success

420. 420. What does the idiom 'A big shot' mean?

     1. An intuitive perception beyond the five ordinary senses
     2. An image can convey more meaning than a lengthy description
     3. An extremely difficult task requiring great strength or effort
     4. An important or influential person ✓

421. 421. What does the idiom 'Blow hot and cold' mean?

     1. To barely manage to cope with difficult circumstances
     2. To deceive someone
     3. To be inconsistent or change one's opinion frequently ✓
     4. To fail spectacularly

422. 422. What does the idiom 'Blow the whistle' mean?

     1. To escape punishment or consequences entirely
     2. To report wrongdoing to authorities ✓
     3. To tease or joke with someone
     4. To identify a point or problem exactly and correctly

423. 423. What does the idiom 'The bottom line' mean?

     1. Improve your performance or leave
     2. The most important point or final result ✓
     3. Hard physical effort
     4. One must endure difficulty to achieve something worthwhile

424. 424. What does the idiom 'Break the mould' mean?

     1. To do something in a completely new and different way ✓
     2. To start behaving in an uncontrolled or unacceptable way
     3. To affect someone personally or emotionally
     4. To end a quarrel and restore peace

425. 425. What does the idiom 'Bring to the table' mean?

     1. To lose one's composure or self-control
     2. To adapt easily to circumstances without resistance
     3. To have a strong preference for sweet foods
     4. To offer as a contribution or benefit ✓

426. 426. What does the idiom 'By all means' mean?

     1. Not working properly
     2. Over a large area, extensively
     3. Certainly, with full permission ✓
     4. Freed from an obligation or excused from responsibility

427. 427. What does the idiom 'By the book' mean?

     1. Something good can be found even in a bad situation
     2. Over an extended period of time, eventually
     3. Something that gives one reason to think seriously
     4. Strictly according to the rules ✓

428. 428. What does the idiom 'By the same token' mean?

     1. Listening very attentively
     2. Similarly, following the same reasoning ✓
     3. Experiencing a continuing streak of success
     4. The final problem that makes an already bad situation unbearable

429. 429. What does the idiom 'Carry weight' mean?

     1. To abandon someone in a difficult situation without help
     2. To take on too many responsibilities or tasks at once
     3. To end a quarrel and restore peace
     4. To have influence or importance ✓

430. 430. What does the idiom 'Catch someone's eye' mean?

     1. To reduce spending due to financial constraints
     2. To disappoint someone by ruining their excitement or illusion
     3. To attract someone's attention ✓
     4. To not interfere in matters that do not concern you

431. 431. What does the idiom 'Chalk and cheese' mean?

     1. Everyone gets a chance to succeed or shine at some point
     2. Direct, firsthand, and reliable information
     3. Listening very attentively
     4. Two things or people that are completely different ✓

432. 432. What does the idiom 'Cut your losses' mean?

     1. To act hastily before the appropriate time
     2. To avoid talking directly about an uncomfortable topic
     3. To stop doing something unprofitable before it worsens ✓
     4. To improvise and decide as a situation develops

433. 433. What does the idiom 'A dark horse' mean?

     1. Someone whose abilities or plans are little known but who unexpectedly succeeds ✓
     2. Said when a person who was just being discussed suddenly appears
     3. Someone who makes threats but never acts on them
     4. Someone who appears harmless but is actually deceitful or dangerous

434. 434. What does the idiom 'Dead as a doornail' mean?

     1. Completely dead or lifeless ✓
     2. Very different or far apart in opinion or distance
     3. Very close by, a short distance away
     4. Very calm and composed, especially under pressure

435. 435. What does the idiom 'Dead set against' mean?

     1. Returning to the simplest and most fundamental ideas
     2. Unable to act freely due to restrictions
     3. Something not visible is easily forgotten
     4. Strongly and firmly opposed to something ✓

436. 436. What does the idiom 'Down the drain' mean?

     1. One experiences the consequences of one's own actions
     2. Kept informed about developments
     3. Wasted, lost, or ruined ✓
     4. A sign of hope after a long period of difficulty

437. 437. What does the idiom 'Drop everything' mean?

     1. To be very noticeably different from one's surroundings
     2. To use the same tactics as one's opponent
     3. To save money for a possible future need
     4. To stop all current activity immediately to attend to something ✓

438. 438. What does the idiom 'Easier said than done' mean?

     1. What people do matters more than what they say
     2. Something is harder to actually do than to talk about ✓
     3. A difficult struggle or challenge
     4. Asking someone what they are thinking about

439. 439. What does the idiom 'Face to face' mean?

     1. With total commitment and enthusiasm
     2. In direct personal presence with someone ✓
     3. In excellent physical health
     4. Without attracting much attention or notice

440. 440. What does the idiom 'Fall through the cracks' mean?

     1. To enjoy an activity or opportunity greatly, often at another's expense
     2. To be overlooked or neglected by a system meant to help ✓
     3. To sound familiar
     4. To take on more responsibility than one can handle

441. 441. What does the idiom 'Far and wide' mean?

     1. Over a large area, extensively ✓
     2. Everyone has the right to their own preferences
     3. A situation that is unclear or not clearly defined by rules
     4. Certain to be achieved, virtually guaranteed

442. 442. What does the idiom 'Fed up' mean?

     1. Fake or insincere expressions of sadness
     2. Annoyed or tired of something after enduring it too long ✓
     3. A persistent, minor annoyance
     4. Feeling depressed or unhappy

443. 443. What does the idiom 'Few and far between' mean?

     1. Rare and infrequent ✓
     2. One gains wisdom through experience, including mistakes
     3. Those who act first or promptly gain the best advantage
     4. One cannot enjoy two mutually exclusive options at once

444. 444. What does the idiom 'Fight fire with fire' mean?

     1. To take on more responsibility than one can handle
     2. To hide one's amusement or true feelings, appearing serious
     3. To use the same tactics as one's opponent ✓
     4. To fail to keep account of something

445. 445. What does the idiom 'Fill someone's shoes' mean?

     1. To give up or admit defeat
     2. To be very noticeably different from one's surroundings
     3. To be fully understood or deeply felt, often emotionally
     4. To take over someone's role or responsibilities effectively ✓

446. 446. What does the idiom 'Finders keepers' mean?

     1. Regardless of the circumstances or weather
     2. A past problem that is no longer relevant or worth discussing
     3. A trait or tendency that is common among family members
     4. Whoever finds something gets to keep it ✓

447. 447. What does the idiom 'First come, first served' mean?

     1. People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate together
     2. People are helped or served in the order they arrive ✓
     3. That's just how things happen, expressing acceptance of an outcome
     4. Those who act first or promptly gain the best advantage

448. 448. What does the idiom 'Flesh and blood' mean?

     1. What people do matters more than what they say
     2. One's close biological relatives ✓
     3. Silly, mischievous, or dishonest behavior
     4. Cunning and clever, sometimes deceptively so

449. 449. What does the idiom 'Follow suit' mean?

     1. To do the same thing that someone else has just done ✓
     2. To become too afraid to go through with a planned action
     3. To protect oneself from embarrassment or humiliation
     4. To hide one's amusement or true feelings, appearing serious

450. 450. What does the idiom 'For good measure' mean?

     1. Beyond one's own ability or social standing
     2. Something that is not difficult to understand or do
     3. A ruthless, highly competitive environment
     4. As an extra precaution or addition ✓

451. 451. What does the idiom 'For the time being' mean?

     1. Practical, sensible, and unpretentious
     2. Cunning and clever, sometimes deceptively so
     3. Temporarily, for now ✓
     4. Not knowing about a problem can make one feel happier

452. 452. What does the idiom 'Free rein' mean?

     1. Complete freedom to act as one chooses ✓
     2. Something very easy to do
     3. Clumsy and reckless in a delicate situation
     4. As an extra precaution or addition

453. 453. What does the idiom 'From the bottom of my heart' mean?

     1. In a cruel and deliberate manner, without emotion
     2. In control of a situation
     3. In a difficult or awkward situation
     4. With complete sincerity ✓

454. 454. What does the idiom 'Get a foot in the door' mean?

     1. To gain an initial opportunity that could lead to further success ✓
     2. To take on more responsibility than one can handle
     3. To make a bad situation worse
     4. To regain one's composure and self-control

455. 455. What does the idiom 'Get down to business' mean?

     1. To try desperately to find a solution, even an unlikely one
     2. To confront a difficult challenge directly and decisively
     3. To start focusing seriously on a task ✓
     4. To use the same tactics as one's opponent

456. 456. What does the idiom 'Get off scot-free' mean?

     1. To sense that something is wrong or suspicious
     2. To escape punishment or consequences entirely ✓
     3. To save money for a possible future need
     4. To stay informed about current developments

457. 457. What does the idiom 'Get the picture' mean?

     1. To cost an excessive amount of money
     2. To regain one's composure and self-control
     3. To understand a situation ✓
     4. To understand how to do something through experience

458. 458. What does the idiom 'Get wind of' mean?

     1. To take a risk by doing or saying something bold
     2. To be less critical or more lenient with someone
     3. To hear a rumor or piece of information, often secondhand ✓
     4. To do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality

459. 459. What does the idiom 'Give and take' mean?

     1. One must take risks in order to achieve anything
     2. Two things or people that are completely different
     3. Certainly, with full permission
     4. Mutual compromise between parties ✓

460. 460. What does the idiom 'Go down like a lead balloon' mean?

     1. To correct a misunderstanding by giving accurate information
     2. To release pent-up energy or emotion
     3. To fail badly or be received very poorly ✓
     4. To endure a difficult period successfully

461. 461. What does the idiom 'Go off the rails' mean?

     1. To spoil someone's plans or happiness
     2. To start behaving in an uncontrolled or unacceptable way ✓
     3. To gain an initial opportunity that could lead to further success
     4. To be less critical or more lenient with someone

462. 462. What does the idiom 'Go out on a limb' mean?

     1. To die
     2. To make extra effort to look one's best or perform well
     3. To take a risk by doing or saying something bold ✓
     4. To listen sympathetically to someone

463. 463. What does the idiom 'Good riddance' mean?

     1. An expression of relief at being rid of someone or something unwanted ✓
     2. An immediate, automatic response without careful thought
     3. An important or influential person
     4. Someone who makes promises but never follows through

464. 464. What does the idiom 'Grasp at straws' mean?

     1. To flatter someone in order to gain a favor
     2. To try desperately to find a solution, even an unlikely one ✓
     3. To reveal secret information, often unintentionally
     4. To wait calmly and patiently

465. 465. What does the idiom 'Hands are tied' mean?

     1. The superficial, literal meaning or appearance of something
     2. Unable to act freely due to restrictions ✓
     3. Looking back on a situation with the benefit of later knowledge
     4. Available to anyone who wants it

466. 466. What does the idiom 'Hang by a thread' mean?

     1. To take on more responsibility than one can handle
     2. To state something clearly and directly, often risking something
     3. To be in a very precarious or uncertain situation ✓
     4. To take over someone's role or responsibilities effectively

467. 467. What does the idiom 'Have a field day' mean?

     1. To enjoy an activity or opportunity greatly, often at another's expense ✓
     2. To release pent-up energy or emotion
     3. To forgive and forget past grievances
     4. To endure a difficult period successfully

468. 468. What does the idiom 'Have a lot on your plate' mean?

     1. To have many responsibilities or tasks to handle ✓
     2. To fail or come to an end
     3. To narrowly succeed at something
     4. To start planning again from the beginning after a failure

469. 469. What does the idiom 'Have the last laugh' mean?

     1. To ultimately succeed after being doubted or mocked ✓
     2. To exaggerate a minor problem into something much bigger
     3. To achieve two goals with a single action
     4. To act very cautiously to avoid upsetting someone

470. 470. What does the idiom 'Head and shoulders above' mean?

     1. A basic guiding principle for good behavior toward others
     2. Temporarily, for now
     3. Clearly superior to others ✓
     4. Stuck between two equally difficult choices

471. 471. What does the idiom 'Heart and soul' mean?

     1. In addition to, beyond what is already mentioned
     2. In progress or preparation, expected soon
     3. With great regularity and precision
     4. With total commitment and enthusiasm ✓

472. 472. What does the idiom 'The heart of the matter' mean?

     1. A bad past experience makes one more cautious afterward
     2. The most essential or central part of an issue ✓
     3. Exactly on time
     4. Already achieved or gained as experience

473. 473. What does the idiom 'A Herculean task' mean?

     1. An informal way of telling someone to be quiet
     2. An extremely difficult task requiring great strength or effort ✓
     3. A person who prefers to work or act alone
     4. An unnoticed observer of a situation

474. 474. What does the idiom 'High and dry' mean?

     1. As an extra precaution or addition
     2. Whoever finds something gets to keep it
     3. Silly, mischievous, or dishonest behavior
     4. Left without help or resources in a difficult situation ✓

475. 475. What does the idiom 'Hit home' mean?

     1. To use the same tactics as one's opponent
     2. To take a risk by doing or saying something bold
     3. To make a bad situation worse
     4. To be fully understood or deeply felt, often emotionally ✓

476. 476. What does the idiom 'Hit or miss' mean?

     1. Exceeding what is expected or required
     2. Quickly forgotten, not taken seriously
     3. Sometimes successful, sometimes not, unpredictable ✓
     4. Something that gives one reason to think seriously

477. 477. What does the idiom 'Hold water' mean?

     1. To get to the essential point without wasting time
     2. To disassociate oneself from responsibility for something
     3. To be logical and valid when examined closely ✓
     4. To regain control of oneself or a situation

478. 478. What does the idiom 'Hot off the press' mean?

     1. Extremely jealous
     2. Very recently published or released ✓
     3. Extremely happy
     4. Very different or far apart in opinion or distance

479. 479. What does the idiom 'In a bind' mean?

     1. In progress or preparation, expected soon
     2. In a difficult situation ✓
     3. In a difficult or awkward situation
     4. At the peak level of activity

480. 480. What does the idiom 'In a flash' mean?

     1. Completely clean, or entirely free of wrongdoing
     2. Very quickly ✓
     3. Extremely industrious and constantly occupied
     4. Extremely jealous

481. 481. What does the idiom 'In broad daylight' mean?

     1. Openly during the day, without concealment ✓
     2. Listening very attentively
     3. The most important or tricky part of a matter often lies in small details
     4. Spontaneously, without prior preparation or research

482. 482. What does the idiom 'In cold blood' mean?

     1. In a cruel and deliberate manner, without emotion ✓
     2. With absolute certainty
     3. In progress or preparation, expected soon
     4. At the very last moment

483. 483. What does the idiom 'In full swing' mean?

     1. In trouble or facing failure, especially a relationship
     2. With great effort and determination
     3. Without any problems or difficulties
     4. At the peak level of activity ✓

484. 484. What does the idiom 'In good faith' mean?

     1. In trouble or facing failure, especially a relationship
     2. With honest and sincere intentions ✓
     3. In progress or preparation, expected soon
     4. In a situation that suits one's abilities or preferences perfectly

485. 485. What does the idiom 'In hindsight' mean?

     1. Do not judge something based only on its outward appearance
     2. Available to anyone who wants it
     3. Looking back on a situation with the benefit of later knowledge ✓
     4. Regardless of the circumstances or weather

486. 486. What does the idiom 'In no time' mean?

     1. Very quickly ✓
     2. Extremely stubborn and inflexible
     3. Very eccentric or crazy
     4. Very common and easy to find

487. 487. What does the idiom 'In one ear and out the other' mean?

     1. Silly, mischievous, or dishonest behavior
     2. Those who act first or promptly gain the best advantage
     3. Quickly forgotten, not taken seriously ✓
     4. The final item mentioned, which is nonetheless important

488. 488. What does the idiom 'In one's element' mean?

     1. In a situation that suits one's abilities or preferences perfectly ✓
     2. In a difficult or awkward situation
     3. With very little money
     4. On the verge of remembering something but unable to recall it

489. 489. What does the idiom 'In the bag' mean?

     1. Certain to be achieved, virtually guaranteed ✓
     2. Similarly, following the same reasoning
     3. Something that becomes easy and automatic after enough practice
     4. Do not judge something based only on its outward appearance

490. 490. What does the idiom 'In the driver's seat' mean?

     1. With great effort and determination
     2. At the very last moment
     3. In control of a situation ✓
     4. At the peak level of activity

491. 491. What does the idiom 'In the know' mean?

     1. There is more to something than what appears on the surface
     2. Hard physical effort
     3. Having access to special or insider information ✓
     4. Something good can be found even in a bad situation

492. 492. What does the idiom 'In the loop' mean?

     1. Not up to date with current trends or ideas
     2. One must endure difficulty to achieve something worthwhile
     3. A trait or tendency that is common among family members
     4. Kept informed about developments ✓

493. 493. What does the idiom 'In the pipeline' mean?

     1. In trouble or facing difficulties
     2. In progress or preparation, expected soon ✓
     3. At the very last moment
     4. With great intensity, as if there were no future consequences

494. 494. What does the idiom 'In vain' mean?

     1. With great regularity and precision
     2. Without any conditions or obligations
     3. In direct personal presence with someone
     4. Without success, resulting in no benefit ✓

495. 495. What does the idiom 'It's not rocket science' mean?

     1. The most important point or final result
     2. Something that is not difficult to understand or do ✓
     3. Something very easy to do
     4. Do not assume success before it has actually happened

496. 496. What does the idiom 'Jack of all trades' mean?

     1. A person who is cherished above all others
     2. Someone who appears harmless but is actually deceitful or dangerous
     3. A person with some skill in many different areas ✓
     4. An expression of relief at being rid of someone or something unwanted

497. 497. What does the idiom 'Keep abreast of' mean?

     1. To cause a public display of emotion or disruption
     2. To stop working for the day
     3. To stay informed about current developments ✓
     4. To make an extraordinary effort to help someone

498. 498. What does the idiom 'Keep pace with' mean?

     1. To set a higher standard
     2. To move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else ✓
     3. To do the same thing that someone else has just done
     4. To perceive the mood or attitude of a group of people

499. 499. What does the idiom 'Keep your cards close to your chest' mean?

     1. To think carefully before taking a risky action
     2. To keep one's plans or intentions secret ✓
     3. To become very angry
     4. To narrowly succeed at something

500. 500. What does the idiom 'Keep your eye on the ball' mean?

     1. To stay focused on the important task at hand ✓
     2. To become very angry
     3. To make an extraordinary effort to help someone
     4. To live with barely enough resources to survive, with nothing saved

501. 501. What does the idiom 'Keep your head above water' mean?

     1. To take something seriously or be emotionally affected by it
     2. To forgive and forget past grievances
     3. To barely manage to cope with difficult circumstances ✓
     4. To give up or admit defeat

502. 502. What does the idiom 'A knee-jerk reaction' mean?

     1. An image can convey more meaning than a lengthy description
     2. An immediate, automatic response without careful thought ✓
     3. An informal way of telling someone to be quiet
     4. Someone who appears harmless but is actually deceitful or dangerous

503. 503. What does the idiom 'Know something like the back of your hand' mean?

     1. To trust someone's honesty in the absence of proof otherwise
     2. To be extremely familiar with something ✓
     3. To betray someone's trust, often secretly
     4. To work late into the night on something

504. 504. What does the idiom 'Last but not least' mean?

     1. A persistent grievance or resentment that affects one's behavior
     2. The final item mentioned, which is nonetheless important ✓
     3. Not working properly
     4. Dealing with a small problem early prevents it from becoming bigger

505. 505. What does the idiom 'A last-ditch effort' mean?

     1. Necessity often drives creative or innovative solutions
     2. Continuously, all day and night
     3. Painful feelings gradually fade and improve with time
     4. A final attempt made when all other options have failed ✓

506. 506. What does the idiom 'Learn the hard way' mean?

     1. To stop working for the day
     2. To learn something through difficult or unpleasant experience ✓
     3. To be logical and valid when examined closely
     4. To hear a rumor or piece of information, often secondhand

507. 507. What does the idiom 'Leave someone in the lurch' mean?

     1. To act very cautiously to avoid upsetting someone
     2. To openly show one's emotions
     3. To improvise and decide as a situation develops
     4. To abandon someone in a difficult situation without help ✓

508. 508. What does the idiom 'A level playing field' mean?

     1. Pursuing a mistaken idea or looking in the wrong place
     2. Openly during the day, without concealment
     3. Information spread informally through personal communication
     4. A fair situation in which everyone has an equal chance ✓

509. 509. What does the idiom 'A weight off my shoulders' mean?

     1. The member of a family considered a disgrace or disappointment
     2. Not easily offended or hurt by criticism
     3. Something that will never happen
     4. A relief from a burden or worry ✓

510. 510. What does the idiom 'Light at the end of the tunnel' mean?

     1. Continuously, all day and night
     2. A sign of hope after a long period of difficulty ✓
     3. Acting impulsively due to strong emotion in the moment
     4. A completely different matter from what was being discussed

511. 511. What does the idiom 'Like clockwork' mean?

     1. With great regularity and precision ✓
     2. With honest and sincere intentions
     3. With great effort and determination
     4. With complete sincerity

512. 512. What does the idiom 'Like there's no tomorrow' mean?

     1. With great intensity, as if there were no future consequences ✓
     2. Without any problems or difficulties
     3. With very little money
     4. At the very last moment

513. 513. What does the idiom 'Live from hand to mouth' mean?

     1. To exaggerate a minor problem into something much bigger
     2. To become very angry
     3. To live with barely enough resources to survive, with nothing saved ✓
     4. To avoid raising an old, sensitive issue that could cause trouble

514. 514. What does the idiom 'Lose track of' mean?

     1. To return to the very beginning after a failed attempt
     2. To barely manage to cope with difficult circumstances
     3. To fail to keep account of something ✓
     4. To act contrary to what is normal or expected

515. 515. What does the idiom 'Made of money' mean?

     1. Very recently published or released
     2. Extremely jealous
     3. Very rarely
     4. Very wealthy ✓

516. 516. What does the idiom 'Make a mountain out of a molehill' mean?

     1. To have a strong preference for sweet foods
     2. To narrowly succeed at something
     3. To exaggerate a minor problem into something much bigger ✓
     4. To learn something through difficult or unpleasant experience

517. 517. What does the idiom 'Make or break' mean?

     1. A decisive factor that determines success or failure ✓
     2. A persistent grievance or resentment that affects one's behavior
     3. Hoping for good luck
     4. Exceeding what is expected or required

518. 518. What does the idiom 'Miles apart' mean?

     1. Very common and easy to find
     2. Very quickly, almost instantaneously
     3. Very quickly, in a short amount of time
     4. Very different or far apart in opinion or distance ✓

519. 519. What does the idiom 'More than meets the eye' mean?

     1. Sometimes successful, sometimes not, unpredictable
     2. There is more to something than what appears on the surface ✓
     3. Already achieved or gained as experience
     4. A pointless and futile search or pursuit

520. 520. What does the idiom 'Move heaven and earth' mean?

     1. To stop working for the day
     2. To do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality
     3. To save money for a possible future need
     4. To make an extraordinary effort to achieve something ✓

521. 521. What does the idiom 'Music to my ears' mean?

     1. Repeated effort leads to improved skill
     2. Progress that happens without difficulty
     3. News or information that is very pleasing to hear ✓
     4. A difficult struggle or challenge

522. 522. What does the idiom 'No love lost' mean?

     1. The final problem that makes an already bad situation unbearable
     2. People without other options must accept what is available
     3. A mutual dislike between two people ✓
     4. Wasted, lost, or ruined

523. 523. What does the idiom 'No strings attached' mean?

     1. In direct personal presence with someone
     2. Without any conditions or obligations ✓
     3. With great effort and determination
     4. In excellent physical health

524. 524. What does the idiom 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained' mean?

     1. The most important or tricky part of a matter often lies in small details
     2. Listening very attentively
     3. Excessive or exaggerated
     4. One must take risks in order to achieve anything ✓

525. 525. What does the idiom 'On a roll' mean?

     1. A cheerful call to wake up
     2. The final item mentioned, which is nonetheless important
     3. Experiencing a continuing streak of success ✓
     4. Immediately, without any hesitation

526. 526. What does the idiom 'On second thought' mean?

     1. After reconsidering an initial decision ✓
     2. Something that gives one reason to think seriously
     3. The entirety or full extent of something
     4. A persistent grievance or resentment that affects one's behavior

527. 527. What does the idiom 'On the house' mean?

     1. Provided free of charge by a business ✓
     2. Silly, mischievous, or dishonest behavior
     3. A pointless and futile search or pursuit
     4. People without other options must accept what is available

528. 528. What does the idiom 'On the spot' mean?

     1. Something very easy to do
     2. Immediately, at that exact moment or place ✓
     3. Stuck between two equally difficult choices
     4. Acting hurriedly leads to careless mistakes

529. 529. What does the idiom 'Once bitten, twice shy' mean?

     1. Strictly according to the rules
     2. Time passes very quickly
     3. Said to someone who is unusually quiet
     4. A bad past experience makes one more cautious afterward ✓

530. 530. What does the idiom 'Out of order' mean?

     1. Just in time, at the last possible moment
     2. Acting hurriedly leads to careless mistakes
     3. Not working properly ✓
     4. Asking someone what they are thinking about

531. 531. What does the idiom 'Out of sight, out of mind' mean?

     1. People without other options must accept what is available
     2. Something not visible is easily forgotten ✓
     3. A decisive factor that determines success or failure
     4. A relief from a burden or worry

532. 532. What does the idiom 'Out of the frying pan into the fire' mean?

     1. To live with barely enough resources to survive, with nothing saved
     2. To wait patiently for the right opportunity
     3. To escape one bad situation only to enter a worse one ✓
     4. To not take a statement too seriously or literally

533. 533. What does the idiom 'Over and above' mean?

     1. In a cruel and deliberate manner, without emotion
     2. On the verge of remembering something but unable to recall it
     3. In addition to, beyond what is already mentioned ✓
     4. With great intensity, as if there were no future consequences

534. 534. What does the idiom 'Play with fire' mean?

     1. To fail or come to an end
     2. To start fresh, forgetting past mistakes
     3. To take a dangerous risk ✓
     4. To wait patiently for the right opportunity

535. 535. What does the idiom 'Point blank' mean?

     1. In a difficult situation
     2. In debt or operating at a financial loss
     3. In a direct and blunt manner ✓
     4. With great regularity and precision

536. 536. What does the idiom 'Pour cold water on' mean?

     1. To give up or admit defeat
     2. To discourage enthusiasm for an idea or plan ✓
     3. To affect someone personally or emotionally
     4. To die

537. 537. What does the idiom 'Put a sock in it' mean?

     1. An informal way of telling someone to be quiet ✓
     2. An immediate, automatic response without careful thought
     3. Someone's threats sound worse than the actual consequences
     4. An extremely difficult task requiring great strength or effort