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Idioms and Proverbs: questions and answer review

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241. "Sink without trace" means what?

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Answer: Fail

Explanation Sink without trace means fail completely. To sink without trace means مکمل ناکام ہونا Example: The factory sank without trace last year. فیکٹری گزشتہ سال مکمل ناکام ہوگئی تھی۔

242. To bear the burnt means?

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Answer: In difficultly

Explanation The idiom " to bear the brunt " means to face the hardest or most challenging part of something, especially in difficult situations. It implies enduring the worst or greatest impact of a problem.

243. What does the idiom "It takes one to know one" mean?

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Answer: Only an expert can identify another

Explanation The idiom means only someone with the same quality, skill, or trait can recognize it in another person. It is often used when one person identifies a characteristic in someone else that they themselves also possess. Last verified on 28-01-2026

244. They are staunch believers in the existence of Allah. (here opposite of 'staunch believers' is)

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Answer: Atheists

Explanation Stanch Believers means کامل مومن Atheists means منکر خدا

245. To be at daggers drawn means _____?

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Answer: Bitter Enmity

Explanation The idiom " to be at daggers drawn " means to be in a state of intense hostility or conflict . It signifies bitter enmity or a situation where two parties are ready to fight.

246. Idiom: Full of the joy of spring means _____?

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Answer: Extremely happy and cheerful

Explanation This idiom describes someone who is full of energy, happiness, and enthusiasm. It often refers to a cheerful mood like that of springtime .

247. "Shoulder the responsibility" means what?

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Answer: Accept the responsibility

Explanation Shoulder the responsibility means accept the responsibility. To shoulder the responsibility means ذمہ داری قبول کرنا

248. What does the idiom "at sea" mean?

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Answer: To be lost or confused

Explanation The idiom "at sea" means to be confused or uncertain about something.

249. Idiom: To smell a rat means _____?

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Answer: To detect something wrong

Explanation The idiom "to smell a rat" means to sense that something is wrong or suspicious . It often implying deceit or dishonesty .

250. Idiom Herculean task mean?

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Answer: A very difficult or challenging task

Explanation A "Herculean task" is a job that requires an enormous amount of effort, strength, or determination, and is often seen as seemingly impossible

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