41. If a situation is 'at sixes and sevens', it is:
- D. Involving the numbers 6 and 7
- A. Perfectly organized and in order
- C. A matter of luck and chance
- B. In a state of confusion or disarray
व्याख्या: This idiom is used to describe a state of total confusion, muddle, or disagreement.
42. What does 'to have an axe to grind' imply?
- C. To be looking for a physical fight
- B. To have a private, often selfish, reason for being involved in something
- D. To be prepared for a difficult task
- A. To have a tool that needs sharpening
व्याख्या: It means to have a hidden motive or a personal grievance that fuels your actions or words.
43. To 'wash one's dirty linen in public' means:
- A. To be very open and honest about one's life
- C. To discuss or argue about private, embarrassing matters in front of others
- D. To publicly confess to a crime
- B. To do one's laundry in a public laundromat
व्याख्या: This idiom means to reveal personal or family secrets and disputes in public, which is considered inappropriate.
44. What is the meaning of the idiom 'to go against the grain'?
- B. To do something contrary to the natural tendency or usual practice
- A. To follow the established rules and customs
- D. To work with wood incorrectly
- C. To choose a difficult path in life
व्याख्या: It means to act in a way that is different from what is normal or expected, which can cause friction or difficulty.
45. To 'live from hand to mouth' means to:
- D. Be dependent on others for food
- C. Eat without using utensils
- B. Have just enough money for basic necessities with nothing left over
- A. Live a life of extreme luxury
व्याख्या: This phrase describes a state of poverty where a person spends all their money on essentials like food and shelter as soon as they earn it.
46. What does 'to make a mountain out of a molehill' mean?
- B. To exaggerate the importance of a small problem
- C. To be very thorough and detailed
- A. To successfully complete a very difficult task
- D. To underestimate a serious issue
व्याख्या: This idiom means to make a minor issue seem like a major one; to overreact.
47. To 'pull the wool over someone's eyes' is to:
- B. Help someone to see the truth
- C. Deceive or fool someone
- D. Give someone a haircut
- A. Protect someone from a harsh reality
व्याख्या: This means to trick or mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
48. A 'drop in the ocean' refers to:
- A. A significant and important contribution
- B. A very small and insignificant amount compared to what is needed
- D. A single cause of a massive problem
- C. The beginning of a major event
व्याख्या: This idiom is used to describe an amount that is so small that it has little or no effect on the whole.
49. What is the meaning of 'to put all one's eggs in one basket'?
- D. To carry groceries carefully
- C. To prepare for a single, large event
- B. To take a very big risk by depending on only one plan or course of action
- A. To be very organized and efficient
व्याख्या: This proverb advises against risking everything on the success of one venture, as failure would lead to total loss.
50. To 'steal someone's thunder' means:
- C. To frighten someone with a loud noise
- A. To make a louder noise than someone else
- D. To ruin someone's big moment with bad news
- B. To take credit for someone else's idea or achievement
व्याख्या: It means to upstage someone by revealing their news or using their ideas before they can, thereby drawing the attention to oneself.
