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291. Idiom: To cast pearls before a swine means?

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Answer: To offer a person a thing which he cannot appreciate

Explanation To cast pearls before a swine : Offer or show something valuable, good, or beautiful to someone who does not understand its value.

292. The heavy losses in business came like a bolt from the blue. In the above sentence, the idiom "bolt from the blue" means

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Answer: An unexpected disaster

Explanation The idiom "bolt from the blue" means غیر متوقع سانحہ ٖFor example: His resignation came like a bolt from the blue. Bolt means آسمانی بجلی

293. Early to bed and early to rise ____ a man healthy, wealthy.

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Answer: Makes

Explanation This is a wise saying of American writer Benjamin Franklin.

294. The Idiom: A cock and bull story means ____?

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Answer: A foolish and connected story

Explanation The idiom " A cock and bull story " refers to a foolish and fabricated story that is improbable and lacks credibility. It often used to deceive or mislead .

295. Barking Dogs _______ Bite

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Answer: never

Explanation Barking Dogs never Bite جو گرجتے ہیں وہ برستے نہیں بھونکنے والے کتے کبھی نہیں کاٹتے

296. “Drop a dime” means ________?

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Answer: To be an informant

Explanation "Drop a dime" means to be an informant. It specifically to provide information to authorities. It often discreetly or unexpectedly.

297. _______ is the best policy.

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Answer: Honesty

Explanation The phrase " Honesty is the best policy". Itmeans that being truthful and straightforward is the most effective and morally sound approach in life. It leading to trust and long-term success. Honesty is the best policy means ایمانداری بہترین پالیسی ہے۔

298. The idiom ”Grin from ear to ear" means

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Answer: Very happy

Explanation The idiom “Grin from ear to ear” means بہت زیادہ خوش ہونا یا مطئمن ہونا For example : On hearing the good news, Asif grinned from ear to ear . خوشخبری سن کر آصف بہت خوش ہوا یا بہت مطئمن ہوا۔

299. The idiom “To burry the hatchet” mean?

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Answer: To make peace

Explanation The idiom "To bury the hatchet" means to make peace or resolve a conflict. It originates from a Native American custom of burying weapons as a sign of truce.

300. Idiom: On the Fence means?

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Answer: Undecided

Explanation On the Fence means not making a decision or staying neutral in a situation . It refers to someone who is unsure or hesitant about choosing a side . Undecided means غیر فیصلہ کن

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