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Idioms and Proverbs: questions and answer review

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501. Don't change _____ in midstream.

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Answer: Horses

Explanation The idiom "Don't change horses in midstream." It means not to make major changes or switch plans when you're already in the middle of a process.

502. Idiom: "Hit the nail on the head" refers to _____?

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Answer: Speaking directly to the point

Explanation Hit the nail on the head means to describe something accurately or address the exact issue . Example: His analysis of the problem really hit the nail on the head .

503. Mr. Ahmed is the black sheep of our family. Here BLACK SHEEP means?

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Answer: Bad in nature

Explanation “ Black sheep ” is an idiom for a person who behaves badly or is disapproved of in a family or group. It implies someone who stands out negatively compared to others.

504. Choose the correct option of the idiom: Cheek by jowl?

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Answer: Very close together

Explanation Meaning: Extremely close or side-by-side. Usage: Used for crowded spaces, close proximity, or adjacent items. Last updated question by NA on 07 May 2026

505. Kill two _____ with one stone.

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Answer: Birds

Explanation The idiomatic expression " kill two birds with one stone " means to achieve two goals or solve two problems with a single action or effort. محاوراتی اظہار " ایک پتھر سے دو پرندوں کو مار ڈالو " کا مطلب ہے دو مقاصد حاصل کرنا یا ایک ہی عمل یا کوشش سے دو مسائل کو حل کرنا۔

506. The idiom "On Tenterhooks" means

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Answer: Anxious

Explanation The idiom "On Tenterhooks" means فکرمند With the game tied, fans on both sides were on tenterhooks for the last quarter .

507. “A Wild goose chase” means what?

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Answer: A foolish and hopeless search for or pursuit of something unattainable

Explanation “A wild goose chase” means a foolish and hopeless search for or pursuit of something unattainable. It refers to an endeavor that is unlikely to succeed or achieve its goal. It often involving a lot of effort with little chance of success.

508. What does the idiom To have a bone to pick with someone mean?

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Answer: To have a dispute or unresolved issue to address with someone.

Explanation "To have a bone to pick with someone" means to have a complaint or issue with someone that needs to be discussed or resolved.

509. Hear breadth's escape means

بالوں کی چوڑائی فرار کا مطلب

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Answer: A narrow escape

Explanation 'Hair's breadth' refers to an extremely small margin from something dangerous or a narrow escape from something.

510. The idiom "tooth and nails" means:

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Answer: fight heroically till the end

Explanation The idiom "tooth and nails" means: پوری طاقت سے، دل و جان سے آخر تک مقابلہ کرنا

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