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“Best of both worlds” means ________?

A. A phrase implying that a person is never satisfied with their current situation; they think others have it better

B. People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than by what they say

C. A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities

D. Just the information I have on the subject

Idioms And Phrases Mcqs · Easy · 3 weeks ago

“Beating a dead horse” means ________?

A. To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution

B. An obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature.

C. To speak the truth, even to the point of being blunt and rude

D. To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting

Idioms And Phrases Mcqs · Easy · 3 weeks ago

“Basket case” _______?

A. An area of vulnerability

B. Narrowly; barely. Usually used in regard to a narrow escape from a disaster

C. To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally or to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant

D. One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress

Idioms And Phrases Mcqs · Easy · 3 weeks ago

“Apple of discord” means ______?

A. Anything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy

B. A person that is not too smart; a person that acts stupid

C. To further a loss with sarcasm or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation

D. To speak the truth, even to the point of being blunt and rude

Idioms And Phrases Mcqs · Easy · 3 weeks ago

He was undecided. He “let the grass grow under his feet”.

A. loitered around

B. stayed out

C. sat unmoving

D. moved away

Idioms And Phrases Mcqs · Easy · 3 weeks ago

“An arm and a leg” means _________?

A. Full throttle; at maximum speed

B. Very cheap or inexpensive. A little amount of money

C. Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money

D. One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress

Idioms And Phrases Mcqs · Easy · 3 weeks ago

“Elephant in the room” means _________?

A. An obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature

B. In good physical health

C. Someone can perceive things and events that are outside of their field of vision

D. You learned something through means of a rumor

Idioms And Phrases Mcqs · Easy · 3 weeks ago

“Achilles’ heel” means ________?

A. To action a task; to initiate work

B. A metaphor for a fatal weakness in spite of overall strength

C. A hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage

D. To endure a painful or unpleasant situation that is unavoidable

Idioms And Phrases Mcqs · Easy · 3 weeks ago

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