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141. choose the correct meaning of idiom "The birds & the bees________ :

  • A. Depression and low spirits
  • B. Remain undecided & uncomplete
  • C. Do favors for getting favors
  • D. Basic information about se*ual behaviour in humans

Explanation: “The birds and the bees” is an indirect expression for basic information about human sexual reproduction or sexual behaviour. It is not an idiom for depression or indecision.

Correct answer: Basic information about se*ual behaviour in humans

142. What it the moaning of the Idiom/proverb "To be at loggerheads" ?

  • A. To cooperate with enemies
  • B. To be in strong disagreement or dispute
  • C. To face stiff opposition
  • D. To tax one's mind and body

Explanation: To be at loggerheads means to be in serious disagreement or conflict with someone. It suggests opposing views rather than merely facing resistance.

Correct answer: To be in strong disagreement or dispute

143. "TO EGG ON" means ?

  • A. to advise
  • B. to ask
  • C. to urge
  • D. to warn

Explanation: To egg someone on is to encourage or urge that person to act, often recklessly. It does not mean merely to advise, ask, or warn.

Correct answer: to urge

144. "MALA FIDE" means ?

  • A. Bad intention
  • B. Genuine
  • C. Trustworthy
  • D. Generous

Explanation: Mala fide is Latin for “in bad faith,” implying dishonest or bad intention. Its opposite is bona fide, meaning genuine or in good faith.

Correct answer: Bad intention

145. "Weal and woe" means__________?

  • A. Up & down
  • B. Joys & sorrows
  • C. whole heartedly
  • D. Extreme hate

Explanation: “Weal and woe” is a paired expression meaning both good fortune and bad fortune, or joys and sorrows. “Weal” means welfare or prosperity, while “woe” means sorrow or distress.

Correct answer: Joys & sorrows

146. idiom of "Rides the high horse"?

  • A. went on gambling
  • B. bought a horse
  • C. superior
  • D. None of them

Explanation: To ride the high horse means to behave as though one is superior to others. Thus, “superior” captures the intended meaning, while the literal meaning involving a horse is a trap.

Correct answer: superior

147. Khan is always ready to "Eat anyone,s salt"?

  • A. To be one,s guest
  • B. To cook tasty dishes
  • C. An infectious diseas
  • D. None

Explanation: To eat someone’s salt means to stay as that person’s guest or receive their hospitality. It has no connection with cooking or illness.

Correct answer: To be one,s guest

148. The people of the village Afzal Khan are "the salt of the earth"?

  • A. Kind
  • B. Rich
  • C. Educated
  • D. Qurralsome

Explanation: The salt of the earth refers to people who are exceptionally good, honest, and dependable. “Kind” is the closest available option.

Correct answer: Kind

149. To face the music means____________?

  • A. To be greeted rudely
  • B. To be offered warm hospitailty
  • C. To be on the front seat in a concert
  • D. To bear the consequences

Explanation: To face the music means to confront an unpleasant result or accept the consequences of one’s actions. It refers to a difficult reality, not an actual concert.

Correct answer: To bear the consequences

150. The foreign phrase De novo means______?

  • A. one side only
  • B. Indefinitly
  • C. New
  • D. None of Above

Explanation: The Latin phrase de novo means “anew” or “from the beginning,” making “new” the closest option. It is commonly used when something is considered afresh.

Correct answer: New