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Idioms and Proverbs: questions and answer review

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101. Idiom: “Bag and Baggage” means?

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Answer: With all one’s belonging

Explanation The idiom " Bag and Baggage " means leaving with all of one’s belongings. It is often used to describe someone leaving a place or situation completely , taking everything with them.

102. Idiom Wide of the mark?

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Answer: Irrelevant or incorrect

Explanation The idiom "wide of the mark" means inaccurate , and it can also mean irrelevant.

103. Idiom: At arms length means ______?

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Answer: At a distance

Explanation “ At arm’s length ” means keeping someone or something physically or emotionally distant . It implies avoiding closeness , either to stay safe or remain detached. Last verified on 31-03-2026

104. Idiom: To lose face means:

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Answer: To be humiliated

Explanation The idiom "to lose face" means to be humiliated. Definition: To suffer a loss of respect or to be humiliated. Last updated on 09-03-2026

105. To cut the cake means?

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Answer: To divide the cake in two parts

Explanation “ To cut the cake ” literally means to slice or divide the cake into portions . It is commonly done during celebrations like birthdays or events .

106. The correct meaning of idiom : his back is worse than his bit

محاورہ کا صحیح مفہوم: اس کی پیٹھ اس کے بٹ سے بدتر ہے۔

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Answer: He sounds dangerous but is not

Explanation If you say that someone's bark is worse than their bite, you mean that they seem much more unpleasant or hostile than they really are. ND23-4-2023

107. Idiom cake and pie

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Answer: very easy to eat

Explanation Two more phrases for saying something is easy – you can remember them because both cake and pie are very easy to eat!

108. What does the idiom "stab someone in the back" mean?

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Answer: To betray someone

Explanation The idiom "stab someone in the back" means to betray someone who trusted you or to harm them in a way that is unexpected and hurtful

109. “A wet blanket” means

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Answer: A dull or depressing person who spoils other people’s enjoyment

Explanation "A wet blanket" is a person who discourages others ' enjoyment or enthusiasm by being negative, unenthusiastic, or spoiling fun.

110. The idiom: "To be all ears" means?

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Answer: To be ready and eager to listen

Explanation The idiom "to be all ears" refers to being attentive and fully prepared to listen carefully. It conveys interest and willingness to hear what someone has to say.

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