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Idioms and Proverbs: questions and answer review

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231. Idiom: Against the clock means:

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Answer: in a great hurry

Explanation "Against the clock" means doing something in a great hurry, as fast as possible, because there is very little time available; essentially, "racing against time.".

232. Who lives in a glass house ___ not throw the stone?

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Answer: should not

Explanation Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones." It's a proverb meaning people shouldn't criticize others when they have similar faults. The word "should" indicates a m oral obligation or advice .

233. Add ___ to injury?

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Answer: Insult

Explanation "Add insult to injury" is an idiom meaning to make a bad situation worse by adding something even more hurtful or aggravating. It refers to a situation where something negative happens and then something else is done to worsen it.

234. What cannot be cured must be ______?

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Answer: Endured

Explanation The full proverb is " What cannot be cured must be endured ," meaning if you can't fix a problem, you must tolerate it . It teaches patience and acceptance in difficult situations.

235. The idiom “Under the weather” means:

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Answer: To be ill

Explanation Under the weather means بیمار e.g. He is under the weather today.

236. Idiom "Eat like a horse" means _____?

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Answer: Eating too excessively

Explanation The idiom " eat like a horse " means eating excessively . It describes someone who has a large appetite or eats a lot.

237. Keep in the dark means what?

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Answer: Not informed

Explanation Keep in the dark means not informed .

238. The phrase “overhead and ears” mean?

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Answer: To be completely soaked or overwhelmed

Explanation The phrase is likely a misspelling of "over head and ears" or "over head and heels," which means to be completely or hopelessly engrossed in something

239. Cool one's heels means ?

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Answer: Wait

Explanation The idiom to cool one's heels mean is to be kept waiting.

240. The idiom ‘To throw dust in one's eyes’ means:

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Answer: To mislead

Explanation To throw dust in one's eyes to deceive or mislead someone. The idiom ‘To throw dust in one's eyes’ means گمراہ کرنا یا دھوکہ دینا

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