51. A person who is 'the salt of the earth' is:
- C. A person who works with minerals
- B. A fundamentally good, honest, and reliable person
- D. A skeptical and cynical person
- A. A common and ordinary person
व्याख्या: This expression is a high compliment, describing someone of great worth and character.
52. What does it mean 'to get a taste of your own medicine'?
- B. To experience the same negative treatment that one has given to others
- A. To finally find a cure for an illness
- D. To become a doctor
- C. To share medication with someone
व्याख्या: This idiom means that someone is receiving the same kind of unpleasantness that they have been inflicting on others.
53. To 'throw caution to the wind' is to:
- C. Give up on a plan due to potential dangers
- D. Enjoy a windy day
- B. Behave recklessly and take a risk
- A. Act in a very careful and considered way
व्याख्या: It means to stop being careful and to do something without worrying about the negative consequences.
54. In the context of idioms, a 'sacred cow' is:
- D. A stubborn and unchangeable person
- B. A literal cow that is worshipped
- C. A very rare and valuable item
- A. An idea, institution, or person held to be above criticism
व्याख्या: The term refers to something that is so revered or established that people are unwilling to question or criticize it.
55. What does it mean 'to jump on the bandwagon'?
- D. To get on a parade float
- B. To oppose a popular trend
- A. To start a musical career
- C. To join a popular activity or trend to share in its success
व्याख्या: This idiom means to adopt a particular cause or activity simply because it has become fashionable or popular.
56. If you have 'bigger fish to fry', you:
- D. Are dealing with a very large problem
- B. Are going on a fishing trip
- A. Are preparing a large meal
- C. Have more important or pressing matters to attend to
व्याख्या: This expression is used to say that one is not interested in a particular matter because it is not as important as other things one has to do.
57. To 'go down in flames' means:
- D. To be a victim of a fire
- C. To fail in a spectacular and dramatic way
- B. To become a firefighter
- A. To succeed brilliantly against all odds
व्याख्या: This idiom describes a complete and disastrous failure, often in a public manner.
58. What does it mean to 'harp on the same string'?
- B. To be persistent in achieving a goal
- D. To find the perfect solution to a problem
- C. To dwell on or talk about the same subject repeatedly and tediously
- A. To be a skilled musician
व्याख्या: This phrase means to continually bring up the same topic, often to the annoyance of others.
59. To 'read between the lines' means to:
- B. Understand the implicit or hidden meaning in what is said or written
- A. Read a text very carefully and slowly
- C. Be suspicious of everyone's intentions
- D. Edit a document for errors
व्याख्या: It refers to the skill of inferring the real meaning or intention behind someone's words, which are not explicitly stated.
60. A 'Hobson's choice' is:
- C. A very difficult and complex decision
- A. A choice between two equally good options
- D. The freedom to choose from many options
- B. A choice that is offered but with no real alternative
व्याख्या: It's a 'take it or leave it' situation, where the only choice is to accept or reject what is offered. The phrase originates from a stable owner, Thomas Hobson, who offered customers the horse nearest the door or no horse at all.
