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211. She stood by her husband in weal and woe. (here WEAL AND WOE means)

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Answer: in prosperity and adversity

Explanation WEAL AND WOE is an idiom . WEAL AND WOE means in prosperity and adversity. WEAL AND WOE means دکھ سکھ AGM 09-2-2023

212. Snap one's finger at means

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Answer: Disregard

Explanation To "snap one's finger at" means to show disregard, contempt, or a lack of concern for something or someone

213. But for the life of him he could not move. Here “For the life of him” means:

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Answer: Despite best efforts

Explanation For the life of someone is an idiom which means بہت سی کوششوں کے باوجود

214. He found himself "in hot water" over his comments about immigration. Choose the correct meaning?

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Answer: To face criticism or trouble

Explanation The phrase " in hot water " means to be in a difficult situation or to face trouble , often as a result of one's actions or statements. It indicating that he is facing backlash for his comments about immigration.

215. Meaning of the idiom or idiomatic phrase: Penny for your thoughts?

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Answer: Way of asking someone else's thoughts

Explanation The idiom “ Penny for your thoughts ” is used to ask what someone is thinking . It’s a polite way to show curiosity about another person’s thoughts or feelings.

216. Zia is ________ his visit visa to the U.S.

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Answer: Anxious about

Explanation Zia is Anxious about his visit visa to the U.S. ضیاء امریکہ کے اپنے وزٹ ویزا کے بارے میں بے چین ہیں۔ Anxious about means فکر مند / بے چین : full of mental distress because of fear of danger or misfortune ND16-8-2023

217. To poke one's nose into means?

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Answer: To get involve in

Explanation Means to show too much interest in a situation that does not involve you TO POKE ONE`S NOSE دوسروں کے معاملات میں دخل اندازی کرنا ۔

218. The green-eyed monster means _____?

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Answer: Jealousy

Explanation The synonyms of Green-eyed Monster include are Envious and Jealous. ND4-5-2023

219. Mark the correct meaning of the proverb. “Too many _______ spoil the broth”. From the given sentence.

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Answer: Cooks

Explanation Too Many Cooks Spoil The Broth جتنے زیادہ آدمی اتنا ہی کام خراب

220. To read between the lines means?

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Answer: To grasp the hidden meaning

Explanation Read between the lines is an English idiom for inferring a deeper or hidden meaning in a text or a statement, beyond what is explicitly stated.

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