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Idioms and Proverbs: questions and answer review

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121. The idiom "By hook or by crook" means what?

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Answer: ہر جائز و ناجائز طریقے سے

Explanation Example : I want to win this match, by hook or by crook.

122. Complete the proverb: A rolling stone gathers no ____?

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Answer: Moss

Explanation The proverb "A rolling stone gathers no moss ". It means that a person who is always moving or changing jobs does not settle down As a result, avoids responsibilities or long-term commitments.

123. The idiom "At draggers drawn" means what?

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Answer: At enemity

Explanation At draggers drawn means at enemity . For example: The world lives at draggers drawn in a cold war.

124. Replace the appropriate idioms with underlined portions:-He is in the habit of saying truth in the face

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Answer: Call a spade a spade

Explanation "Call a spade a spade" means to speak honestly and directly about something, even if it is uncomfortable or blunt. This aligns well with the idea of being truthful.

125. The idiom "Pull yourself together" means

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Answer: Calm Down

Explanation The idiom "Pull yourself together" means to become calm and behave normally again after being angry or upset. Pull yourself together means ناراض یا غصے میں آجانے کے بعد پرسکون ہونا He was unable to pull himself together after he lost his entire family in the plane crash.

126. The idiom "Give someone the nod" means what?

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Answer: Approve

Explanation Give someone or something the nod means to indicate someone or something as one's choice or show one's approval of something or someone.

127. At sixes and sevens

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Answer: Bewildered

Explanation "bewildered" is a synonym for the idiom "at sixes and sevens," which means to be in a state of confusion, disorder, or disarray.

128. The meaning of the idiom “To go Greek” ?

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Answer: To split the bill (in restaurants)

Explanation Go Greek" means everyone pays for their meal — no one hosts.

129. Idiom: Out of the question means?

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Answer: Impossible

Explanation " Out of the question " means something is not possible or not allowed . Example: "Going on a vacation this month is out of the question due to work commitments."

130. What does the idiom In embryo mean?

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Answer: In an early or undeveloped stage

Explanation “In embryo” means something is still in a beginning/undeveloped phase (like an idea or project).

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