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451. Come up with means _____?

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Answer: Invent

Explanation " Come up with " means to think of or create an idea, plan, or solution. It is often used in contexts like solving problems or inventing something new.

452. Complete the proverb: “A bird in the hand is worth _____”?

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Answer: Two in the bush

Explanation Complete Proverb: "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush ." Meaning: It is better to hold onto something you already have than to risk losing it by trying to get something better.

453. Idiom: BE UNDER THE GUN means?

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Answer: To feel worried because you have to do something by a particular time or in a particular way

Explanation This idiom means being under pressure or facing a strict deadline. Often used in work, studies, or urgent tasks. Last verified on 15-02-2026

454. Which of the following words mean extremely bad or appalling?

مندرجہ ذیل الفاظ میں سے کس کا مطلب انتہائی برا یا خوفناک ہے؟

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Answer: Atrocious

Explanation Atrocious means ظالمانہ Admirable means قابل تعریف Appealing means اپیل کرنا Average means اوسط

455. Living at the same time is?

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Answer: Contemporary

Explanation Contemporary refers ti people living in the same period. Contemporary people means ہم عصر لوگ AGM 02.05.2023

456. What does "groundbreaking" mean?

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Answer: Something innovative and new

Explanation " Groundbreaking " refers to a new, innovative, or pioneering idea or development . It is often used to describe significant advancements in science, technology, or projects .

457. What is the meaning of idiom 'the king's shilling'?

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Answer: To join the military or government services

Explanation "The King's Shilling" referred to "to join the military or government services."

458. Choose the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase "We were in a hurry, the road being right, we had to cut off the corner to reach in time"?

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Answer: To take a short cut

Explanation The phrase " cut off the corner " is an idiomatic expression that means to take a shortcut, avoiding a longer or more circuitous route. In this context, the speaker is saying that they were in a hurry and took a shorter route to reach their destination on time.

459. The idiom TO BE IN THE LOOP means:

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Answer: To be aware

Explanation Be in the loop: معلومات سے باخبر یا آگاہ رہنا

460. The meaning of idiom 'burn midnight oil' is:

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Answer: Working very hard

Explanation He is burning midnight oil these days means وہ آج کل سخت محنت کررہا ہے

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