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21. What does Hair to stand mean?

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Answer: To be scared

Explanation To be scared Translation: خوف زدہ ہونا

22. Idiom “Take after” means _____?

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Answer: Resemble

Explanation " Take after " means to look like or behave like a parent or elder relative . It is used to show similarity in appearance or character. Last verified on 19-01-2026

23. What does the idiom Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours mean?

محاورہ "تم میری مدد کرو، میں تمہاری مدد کروں گا" کا کیا مطلب ہے؟

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Answer: If you do me a favor, I'll return it

Explanation Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours means If you do me a favor, I'll return it."

24. Up in arms means

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Answer: To be angry

Explanation Up in arms is an idiom . Up in arms means to be angry . Up in arms means غصے میں ہونا agm.04.03.23

25. Idiom: Turn into a pumpkin means?

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Answer: Go home / go to bed

Explanation The idiom “ turn into a pumpkin ” refers to leaving or going home at a certain time , often from a party. It originates from the Cinderella story , where the carriage turned back into a pumpkin at midnight .

26. Idiom: Rule of Thumb means?

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Answer: A rough estimate

Explanation “ Rule of Thumb ” refers to a general guideline based on practical experience , not a precise measurement. It is used when giving an approximate or rough estimate . Last verified on 30-03-2026

27. The idiom ‘Like a sitting duck’ means?

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Answer: Ignorant

Explanation Like a sitting duck means ignorant . Like a sitting duck means وہ شخص جو بآسانی زد میں آسکے

28. Idiom: A turn coat means?

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Answer: One who changes one's opinion or party

Explanation “ A turncoat ” refers to a person who abandons one loyalty or belief for another. It is often used for someone who changes political party, opinion, or allegiance .

29. The idiom "as fit as a fiddle" means

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Answer: In a good health

Explanation As fit as a fiddle means صحتمند یا مضبوط My grandfather is 90 years old, but he is still as fit as a fiddle . میرے داد کی عمر نوے برس ہے لیکن وہ ابھی تک صحتمند ہیں۔

30. The Idiom: To end in smoke means?

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Answer: To ruin oneself

Explanation 'To end in smoke' means to come to nothing ; to have no positive result.

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