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91. The idiom "butterflies in someone`s stomach" means

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Answer: Being Nervous

Explanation The idiom " butterflies in someone`s stomach " means to feel very nervous and restless. The idiom " butterflies in someone`s stomach " means بہت ہی گھبرایا ہوا یا پھر بہت ہی بے چین For example: Tomorrow is my first day at a new school, I have butterflies in my stomach. کل میرا اسکول میں پہلا دن ہے، میں بہت ہی گھبرایاہوا/بے چین ہوں۔

92. The idiom: Make a bee line means _____?

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Answer: Go straight to

Explanation The idiom "make a beeline" means to move quickly and directly toward something. It much like a bee flying straight to a flower.

93. What does the idiom cost an arm and a leg mean?

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Answer: To be extremely expensive

Explanation The idiom "cost an arm and a leg" means that something is very expensive or costs a lot of money.

94. What is the meaning of the idiom “A wet blanket”?

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Answer: An unpleasant situation

Explanation wet blanket. A person who discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm, as in don’t be such a wet blanket A wet blanket بدمزگی پھیلانے والا

95. On cloud nine means what?

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Answer: Happy

Explanation On cloud nine means happy . On cloud nine means خوش Example : She was on cloud nine today.

96. Let the cat out of the bag meaning of the idiom?

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Answer: Give away a secret

Explanation If you let the cat out of the bag, you tell people about something that was being kept secret. ******* ND31-12-2022

97. Rack and ruin is?

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Answer: Destruction

Explanation rack and ruin : to become destroyed or ruined The old house has gone to rack and ruin. ************* VU FIA SUB INSPECTOR PAPER 30-1-2021

98. Food is to eat as water is to----?

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Answer: Drink

Explanation This analogy pairs a noun (food/water) with the primary verb action associated with consuming it (eat/drink). Food is meant to be eaten. Water is meant to be drunk (or simply "drink").

99. The idiom 'Add fuel to the fire' means

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Answer: Worsen bad situation

Explanation Add Fuel to fire means cause difficult situation worsen. Add Fuel to fire جلتی پر نمک جھڑکنا

100. Idiom: On the blink means _____?

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Answer: Out of order

Explanation " On the blink " is used for machines or devices that are not working properly or are malfunctioning . Commonly used for electronics like a TV, fan, or computer. Example: My laptop is on the blink again — it won’t start.

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