91. A 'shot in the dark' is:
- A. A well-planned and strategic action
- C. A complete guess with little or no information
- D. A very dangerous and risky venture
- B. A photograph taken without a flash at night
व्याख्या: It refers to an attempt to guess something when you have no knowledge or facts to guide you.
92. What does it mean 'to be snowed under'?
- B. To feel very cold and isolated
- D. To be deceived by someone's charming personality
- C. To be overwhelmed with a large amount of work
- A. To be physically trapped by a blizzard
व्याख्या: This idiom describes a situation where a person has so much work to do that they are struggling to cope.
93. To 'stick to one's guns' means:
- A. To maintain one's opinion or course of action despite opposition
- D. To hold onto one's weapons during a conflict
- B. To be a responsible firearm owner
- C. To be overly stubborn for no good reason
व्याख्या: It means to refuse to change your beliefs or decisions, even when others try to persuade you.
94. To take something 'with a pinch of salt' means:
- C. To add seasoning to one's food
- B. To not entirely believe something because you doubt its accuracy or truthfulness
- D. To find something distasteful
- A. To believe it completely and without question
व्याख्या: This idiom advises one to be skeptical about information that may not be completely true.
95. The phrase 'the whole nine yards' means:
- C. Everything possible or available; the full extent of something
- A. A distance of exactly 27 feet
- B. A small part of a larger whole
- D. A specific play in American football
व्याख्या: It is a colloquial American expression meaning 'everything' or 'the entire amount'.
96. To 'wind someone up' means:
- D. To encourage and motivate someone
- C. To operate a mechanical clock or toy
- A. To help someone complete a task
- B. To deliberately tease or annoy someone as a joke
व्याख्या: This is a British informal idiom for making someone angry or upset, often playfully.
97. What does it mean 'to weather the storm'?
- D. To accurately predict a weather forecast
- A. To successfully survive a difficult period or crisis
- C. To complain about a difficult situation
- B. To be caught outdoors in bad weather
व्याख्या: This idiom means to endure a period of great difficulty and come out of it safely at the end.
98. A 'Trojan horse' refers to:
- A. An ancient Greek artifact
- D. A strategy for winning a war
- C. Something or someone that subverts or causes harm from within, disguised as something harmless
- B. A generous and unexpected gift
व्याख्या: Originating from the story of the Trojan War, it now refers to any trick or stratagem that causes a target to invite a foe into a securely protected bastion or place.
99. The phrase 'put a sock in it' is:
- D. A method for mending a torn piece of fabric
- B. A suggestion to add something to a recipe
- A. A piece of advice on how to store clothing
- C. A rude and informal way of telling someone to be quiet
व्याख्या: This is a blunt, impolite imperative used to tell someone to stop talking or making noise.
100. What does it mean 'to gird up the loins'?
- B. To do physical exercises for the lower back
- D. To put on a belt or girdle
- C. To prepare oneself for something difficult or demanding
- A. To get dressed in a formal way
व्याख्या: This is an archaic phrase, originating from the practice of tucking in long garments to prepare for work or battle. It means to get ready for action.
