What is the meaning of the phrase “cock and bull story”?
A. A true story
B. A false story
C. A believable story
D. A story that is neither true nor false
Correct Answer: B. A false story
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The idioms and expressions below are some of the most common in English and equally important for CSS, PMS and all Competitive Exams. Here, some common and important idioms with meaning and examples are given. The example sentences show how idioms are used in context are also given here.
What does the idiom “at the eleventh hour” mean?
A. Very early in the morning
B. Very late in the day
c. At a very inconvenient time
D. At a critical or decisive moment
Correct Answer: At a critical or decisive moment
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What does the idiom “at sixes and sevens” mean?
A. Confused and disorganized
B. Happy and content
C. Angry and upset
D. Fearful and anxious
Correct Answer: Confused and disorganized
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What does the idiom “to put something in cold storage” mean?
A. To store something in a cold place for a long time
B. To forget or neglect something
C. To delay or postpone something
D. To save something for future use
Correct Answer: To forget or neglect something
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If you “put your dreams in cold storage,” what does it mean?
A. you are freezing your dreams so they stay fresh
B. you are delaying or postponing your dreams
C. you are forgetting about your dreams
D. you are saving your dreams for the future
Correct Answer: you are forgetting about your dreams
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What does the idiom “to beat a dead horse” mean?
A. To continue talking about something that has already been discussed
B. To start a new topic of conversation
C. To move on from a topic that has already been discussed
D. To argue a point that has already been proven wrong
Correct Answer: To continue talking about something that has already been discussed
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If someone says “there’s no point in beating a dead horse,” they are likely trying to do which of the following?
A. Continue discussing a topic that has already been resolved
B. Change the subject of the conversation
C. Persuade others to agree with their point of view
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: Change the subject of the conversation
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