11. To 'burn the midnight oil' means:
- D. To start a fire accidentally
- B. To waste valuable resources
- A. To host a late-night party
- C. To work or study late into the night
व्याख्या: This idiom alludes to the old practice of using oil lamps for light, implying that one is using oil (and thus light) late into the night to work.
12. What does the idiom 'hit the nail on the head' mean?
- C. To accidentally hurt oneself
- B. To say or do something that is exactly right
- A. To perform a task with physical precision
- D. To make a lucky guess
व्याख्या: This phrase means to describe a situation or problem perfectly or to find the exact right answer.
13. To 'cry over spilt milk' means:
- C. To be overly emotional about small things
- A. To be upset about a past misfortune that cannot be undone
- D. To express regret for someone else's mistake
- B. To clean up a mess carefully
व्याख्या: The idiom advises against worrying or complaining about something bad that has already happened and cannot be changed.
14. What is the meaning of 'to be under the weather'?
- A. To be outdoors in bad weather
- B. To be in a depressed or sad mood
- D. To be facing financial difficulties
- C. To feel slightly unwell or ill
व्याख्या: This is a common expression used to say that one is feeling sick, but not seriously ill.
15. If something happens 'once in a blue moon', it happens:
- C. Very rarely
- B. Every month
- A. During a full moon
- D. Only at night
व्याख्या: A 'blue moon' is a second full moon in a single calendar month, which is a rare occurrence. Thus, the idiom means something that happens very infrequently.
16. A 'Herculean task' is a task that is:
- B. Simple and easy to complete
- C. Extremely difficult and requires immense strength or effort
- D. Assigned by a Greek god
- A. Enjoyable and relaxing
व्याख्या: This idiom refers to the mythological hero Hercules, who was tasked with twelve incredibly difficult labors. It signifies a job that is almost impossible to do.
17. What does it mean 'to get the sack'?
- D. To go to bed for the night
- A. To receive a large bag of money
- C. To be dismissed from one's job
- B. To be promoted at work
व्याख्या: This is a colloquial term for being fired or laid off from employment.
18. To 'grease the palm' means:
- C. To shake hands firmly
- D. To work very hard with one's hands
- B. To give money to someone illicitly as a bribe
- A. To apply lotion to one's hands
व्याख्या: This idiom refers to the act of bribing someone to gain an unfair advantage or to persuade them to do something.
19. What does 'keep one's chin up' mean?
- C. To physically hold one's head high
- D. To ignore advice from others
- B. To remain cheerful and resilient in a difficult situation
- A. To be arrogant and look down on others
व्याख्या: It is an expression of encouragement, telling someone to stay positive and brave during tough times.
20. A 'wild-goose chase' is a:
- A. Profitable and successful venture
- B. A hopeless pursuit of something unattainable
- D. A long and scenic journey
- C. A hunting expedition for birds
व्याख्या: It refers to a futile or pointless search or quest, with no chance of success.
