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QUESTION 81
In a competition, a 'dark horse' is a participant who:
  • D Cheats to win
  • C Is not well-known but unexpectedly wins or succeeds
  • B Is pessimistic about their chances
  • A Is expected to win easily
Answer: A 'dark horse' is a contender about whom little is known, who surprisingly emerges victorious.
QUESTION 82
What does it mean to 'bite off more than one can chew'?
  • C To speak in a boastful manner
  • D To have a dental emergency
  • B To take on a task or commitment that is too large to handle
  • A To be greedy while eating
Answer: This idiom means to try to do something that is too difficult or extensive for one's abilities.
QUESTION 83
To 'draw a blank' means:
  • B To leave a space empty on a form
  • D To win the top prize in a lottery
  • C To be unable to remember something or to fail to get a result
  • A To create a piece of abstract art
Answer: It means to fail to recall a memory or to be unsuccessful in finding or achieving something.
QUESTION 84
A 'feather in one's cap' is:
  • A A fashionable accessory
  • C A notable achievement or an honor one can be proud of
  • D A sign of foolishness
  • B A minor annoyance
Answer: This idiom refers to a special accomplishment that is a source of pride.
QUESTION 85
What does it mean 'to get wind of something'?
  • D To run very fast
  • A To predict the weather accurately
  • B To feel a strong breeze
  • C To hear about something secret or private, often through a rumor
Answer: It means to learn or find out about something that was supposed to be a secret.
QUESTION 86
To 'jump the gun' is to:
  • D Handle a firearm carelessly
  • C Be overly enthusiastic
  • B Act or begin something before the proper or appropriate time
  • A Win a race or competition
Answer: Originating from track races, it means to start too early, before the starting signal (the gun).
QUESTION 87
Someone who 'knows the ropes' is:
  • B Trapped in a difficult situation
  • A An expert sailor or climber
  • D A person who makes ropes
  • C Familiar with all the details and procedures of a particular job or activity
Answer: This phrase means to be experienced and knowledgeable about how to do something.
QUESTION 88
To be 'on the ball' means to be:
  • A Participating in a sports game
  • D In a precarious or unstable position
  • B Attending a formal dance
  • C Alert, competent, and quick to understand and react to things
Answer: It describes someone who is knowledgeable, efficient, and attentive.
QUESTION 89
What does it mean 'to raise the bar'?
  • B To set higher standards or expectations
  • D To build a taller fence
  • C To increase the price of drinks at a bar
  • A To lift a heavy object
Answer: Originating from high jump and pole vault events, it means to raise the level of quality or performance that is considered acceptable.
QUESTION 90
If something 'rings a bell', it:
  • D Signals the end of a period
  • C Is a new and startling idea
  • A Is an urgent call for action
  • B Sounds familiar, but you may not remember the exact details
Answer: This idiom is used when something seems familiar or reminds you of something, even if you can't recall it precisely.