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Q.1: “Drop a dime” means ——–?
- To be an informant
- Almost free. Very cheap
- To stop something at an early stage
- To leave
A
Q.2: “Chew the fat” means ———-?
- To action a task; to initiate work
- To become silent; to stop talking
- To take offense; to get worked up, aggravated, or annoyed
- To chat idly or generally waste time talking
D
Q.3: “Bird Brain” means —–?
- A person that is not too smart; a person that acts stupid
- A person that is too smart; a person that acts Sharp
- A person that is too lazy; a person that acts dull
- A person that too angry; a person that acts hastly
A
Q.4: “Best of both worlds” means ——–?
- A phrase implying that a person is never satisfied with their current situation; they think others have it better
- People’s intentions can be judged better by what they do than by what they say
- A situation wherein someone has the privilege of enjoying two different opportunities
- Just the information I have on the subject
C
Q.5: “Beating a dead horse” means ——–?
- To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution
- An obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature
- To speak the truth, even to the point of being blunt and rude
- To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting
A
Q.6: “Basket case” ——-?
- An area of vulnerability
- Narrowly; barely. Usually used in regard to a narrow escape from a disaster
- To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally or to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant
- One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress
D
Q.7: “Apple of discord” means ——?
- Anything causing trouble, discord, or jealousy
- A person that is not too smart; a person that acts stupid
- To further a loss with sarcasm or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation
- To speak the truth, even to the point of being blunt and rude
A
Q.8: “An arm and a leg” means ———?
- Full throttle; at maximum speed
- Very cheap or inexpensive. A little amount of money
- Very expensive or costly. A large amount of money
- One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress
C
Q.9: “Elephant in the room” means ———?
- An obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature
- In good physical health
- Someone can perceive things and events that are outside of their field of vision
- You learned something through means of a rumor
A
Q.10: “Achilles’ heel” means ——–?
- To action a task; to initiate work
- A metaphor for a fatal weakness in spite of overall strength
- A hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage
- To endure a painful or unpleasant situation that is unavoidable
B