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Idioms and Proverbs: questions and answer review

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141. Meaning of idiom/idiomatic phrase: Asad is very different about passing the Civil Services Examination this year?

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Answer: Lacking self confidence about

Explanation Very different about : Not very good at something.

142. Idiom: Have an Axe to Grind means ____?

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Answer: Selfish motive

Explanation The idiom “ Have an axe to grind ” means having a selfish or personal reason . It is used when someone acts for personal interest or hidden motive . It is often used in criticism when someone’s opinion is biased due to personal benefit. Last verified on 02-05-2026

143. Nip in the bud means _____?

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Answer: To destroy in the very beginning

Explanation The idiom "Nip in the bud" means to stop something at an early stage before it can grow or develop further. It is often used to prevent potential problems.

144. A Rolling Stone means

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Answer: A person who does not stay at one place

Explanation A Rolling Stone means a person who moves about a great deal and never settles down. A Rolling Stone means دھوبی کا کتا نہ گھر کا نہ گھاٹ کا

145. Idiom: "Tie the knot” means?

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Answer: Getting married

Explanation The idiom "tie the knot" refers to the act of getting married. It originates from the ancient custom of tying a knot as a symbol of unity in marriage ceremonies.

146. ___ to fire with fire?

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Answer: Fight

Explanation The phrase "fight fire with fire" means to respond to an attack or problem using similar methods.

147. Idiom: Beauty and the beast means _____?

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Answer: A lovely woman with an ugly man

Explanation This idiom comes from a fairy tale where a beautiful woman is paired with an ugly or beastly man . It refers to an odd couple where one is attractive and the other is not. Example : Their relationship is like beauty and the beast — she's stunning, he's not so much.

148. "See the light of day" mean?

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Answer: To come into existence / Be born

Explanation See the light of day is the phrase of light Means: begin to exist or to become publicly known or available.

149. Contraband means?

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Answer: Banned Goods

Explanation Contraband means ناجائز مال کی تجارت Banned Goods means ممنوعہ اشیا Contraband means banned goods. It refers to items that are illegal to trade, import, or export according to law.

150. The saying "Actions speak louder than words" means

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Answer: What you do is more important than what you say

Explanation The saying "Actions speak louder than words" means doing is better than just speaking۔ For example: “You always speak of the importance of charity, but never do anything. Actions speak louder than words!”

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