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1281. Choose the correct meaning of idiom " Spill the beans______ :

  • A. Become uncertain about something
  • B. To avoid from someone
  • C. To reveal the Secrets
  • D. Something difficult to accept

Explanation: To spill the beans means to disclose secret or confidential information. The phrase commonly describes revealing a secret accidentally or before the proper time.

Correct answer: To reveal the Secrets

1282. Choose the correct meaning of idiom "Champing at the bit__________?

  • A. Something difficult to accept
  • B. Extremely Impatient
  • C. A pessimistic Person
  • D. None of these

Explanation: Someone champing at the bit is extremely eager or impatient to begin something. The image comes from a horse biting its bit while waiting to move.

Correct answer: Extremely Impatient

1283. Idiom " As the Crow flies " means:___________?

  • A. In a indirect way
  • B. The impossible task
  • C. In a direct & straight way
  • D. None of these

Explanation: As the crow flies describes the shortest direct distance between two places, ignoring bends in roads or routes. Hence it means in a straight or direct way.

Correct answer: In a direct & straight way

1284. 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

1285. 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

1286. "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

1287. "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

1288. "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

1289. 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

1290. 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