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choose the correct meaning of the idiom: ” To plough the sand”.

A To make the desert bloom
B To work in vain
C To do a difficult work
D To make the desert fertile
Correct Answer: To work in vain

‘Vent one’s spleen’ means:

A Express one’s joy
B Express one’s anger
C Let something out
D None of These
Correct Answer: Express one’s anger

What does the idiom “to bear the brunt of” mean?

A To enjoy the benefits of something
B To take on the main force or impact of something
C To avoid responsibility
D To lead a group or effort
Correct Answer: To take on the main force or impact of something

What does the idiom “have an axe to grind” mean?

A To have a tool that needs sharpening
B To be skilled at woodworking
C To have a personal interest or grievance
D To be ready for hard work
Correct Answer: To have a personal interest or grievance

What does the idiom “to bury the hatchet” mean?

A To hide evidence
B To end a conflict and make peace
C To postpone a decision
D To prepare for battle
Correct Answer: To end a conflict and make peace

What does the idiom ‘to call a spade a spade’ mean?

A To dig for the truth
B To use the correct tool for the job
C To speak bluntly and truthfully
D To disguise the truth with euphemisms
Correct Answer: To speak bluntly and truthfully

“Give cold shoulder” means__________?

A To support
B Cold meat
C To ignore
D Shiver
Correct Answer: To ignore

What does mean of ‘Lotus-eater’?

A Man of no substance
B Honorary and reputable
C A person full of laziness
D A destructive man never be conqueror
Correct Answer: A person full of laziness

What does mean by idiom ‘To kill a mockingbird’?

A Destroy one’s innocence
B To kill one who copies
C Hit a man with a pebble
D Eradication of moral values
Correct Answer: Destroy one’s innocence

Bring forward means?

A Produce
B Show up
C Clarify
D None of These
Correct Answer: Produce