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Idioms and Proverbs: questions and answer review

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511. Choose the correct meaning of 'Cry over spilt milk.'

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Answer: Regret uselessly

Explanation “ Cry over spilt milk ” means to regret something that has already happened and cannot be changed . It refers to useless regret over past mistakes. It advises not to worry about things that cannot be fixed. Last verified on 15-05-2026

512. Idiom Apple of discord mean?

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Answer: A source of conflict

Explanation An "apple of discord" is a subject or issue that cause s contention, disagreement, and potential conflict between people.

513. None can be sure of your help, because you always _______?

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Answer: Play fast and loose

Explanation Play fast and loose means to behave irresponsibly or unreliably. Fits the context of someone whose help cannot be trusted.

514. Idiom: Break out means?

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Answer: Occur suddenly

Explanation Break out refers to something happening suddenly , such as an epidemic, war, or fire. Example: "A fire broke out in the factory last night."

515. As you ______, so shall you reap.

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Answer: Sow

Explanation As you so , so shall you reap is a proverb which means جیسا کروگے ویسا بھروگے

516. Choose the correct meaning of the following idioms/phrases: Under the harrow.

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Answer: Anxiety

Explanation Under the harrow means ہیرو کے نیچے Anxiety means بے چینی Given Idiom : To be under the harrow means by extension, Subject to or undergoing distress, sorrow, or torment .

517. Idiom: Scratch someone's back means _____?

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Answer: Give someone a favor

Explanation "Scratch someone's back" means to give someone a favor or help them out with the expectation that they will return the favor in the future. It implies a mutual benefit in relationships or transactions.

518. The idiom ‘Fair field and no favor’ means:

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Answer: An equal chance for everyone

Explanation Fair field and no favor is an English idiom. Fair field and no favor mean an equal chance for everyone. Fair field and no favor means سب کے لیے یکساں موقع ****

519. The Idiom: To bite the bullet means?

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Answer: To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage

Explanation The idiom "to bite the bullet" means " to face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage. " It refers to enduring a tough situation bravely rather than avoiding it.

520. 'You cannot have your cake and eat it too' means

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Answer: Have it both ways

Explanation This is a proverb which means you can't enjoy both of two desirable but mutually exclusive alternatives.

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