31. To 'turn a blind eye' means:
- A. To suddenly lose one's vision
- D. To look in the opposite direction
- C. To be unable to understand a situation
- B. To deliberately ignore something that you know is wrong
व्याख्या: It means to pretend not to notice something, especially when it is something one should act upon.
32. What does it mean if something is 'all Greek to me'?
- D. It is spoken in a foreign language
- A. It is related to ancient history
- B. It is very easy to understand
- C. It is completely incomprehensible or unintelligible
व्याख्या: This idiom is used to express that one cannot understand something at all, as if it were in a foreign language like Greek.
33. A 'flash in the pan' is:
- C. An explosion during cooking
- B. A sudden but brief success that is not repeated
- A. A brilliant idea that leads to long-term success
- D. A reflection of light from a metal object
व्याख्या: It refers to something or someone that shows promise or success initially but then fails to deliver or continue.
34. To 'have cold feet' means:
- D. To walk barefoot on a cold surface
- A. To feel physically cold
- B. To be very brave and daring
- C. To become too nervous or frightened to do something planned
व्याख्या: This idiom describes a loss of nerve or confidence, often just before a significant event like a wedding or a performance.
35. What does 'the elephant in the room' refer to?
- D. A topic that everyone is eagerly discussing
- C. A very quiet and shy person in a group
- B. An oversized piece of furniture
- A. A large and obvious truth that is being ignored or goes unaddressed
व्याख्या: This refers to a significant and obvious problem or issue that everyone is aware of but no one wants to discuss.
36. To 'play devil's advocate' means:
- C. To trick someone into an argument
- B. To argue against a position for the sake of debate, not because you disagree with it
- D. To act as a lawyer for a criminal
- A. To support an evil or unpopular cause
व्याख्या: A person playing devil's advocate presents a counter-argument to test the validity of the original argument and stimulate discussion.
37. What does it mean 'to cut corners'?
- C. To do something in the easiest, cheapest, or fastest way, often by sacrificing quality
- A. To do something meticulously and with great care
- B. To take the shortest route when travelling
- D. To be precise and accurate
व्याख्या: This phrase means to save money or effort by finding an easier or cheaper way to do something, which often results in a lower standard of work.
38. The saying 'Don't count your chickens before they hatch' advises against:
- D. Acting without a proper plan
- A. Being overly pessimistic about the future
- C. Investing in poultry farming
- B. Being too confident in planning for a future success that is not yet certain
व्याख्या: This proverb warns you not to be too sure that something good you hope for will happen, because it may not.
39. To 'hear it on the grapevine' means:
- C. To hear rumors or gossip passed from one person to another
- D. To get news from a reliable source
- B. To overhear a conversation while in a vineyard
- A. To receive information through official channels
व्याख्या: This idiom refers to the circulation of rumors and unofficial information.
40. What does it mean 'to leave no stone unturned'?
- D. To work as an archaeologist
- A. To be very lazy and avoid work
- B. To be destructive and messy
- C. To try every possible course of action in order to achieve something
व्याख्या: This means to do everything possible, to look in every conceivable place to find something or to achieve a goal.
