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Idioms and Proverbs: questions and answer review

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551. Don't count your before they are hatched. Complete

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Answer: Chickens

Explanation The complete proverb is: "Don't count your chickens before they are hatched." It means don't assume success or make plans based on something that may not happen

552. Complete the Idiom "Every cloud has a silver _______."

محاورہ مکمل کریں "ہر بادل کی ایک چاندی ہوتی ہے "

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Answer: Lining

Explanation The complete idiom is : "Every cloud has a silver lining ." This means that even in difficult or challenging situations (the cloud), there is often something positive or beneficial to be found (the silver lining).

553. The idiom Be at daggers drawn means:

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Answer: Bitterly hostile

Explanation Be at daggers drawn means سخت مخالف یا دشمن The countries are at daggers drawn about the use of the canal that they share.

554. What does the idiom "Watch over" mean?

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Answer: To guard or protect

Explanation Watch over. Keep an eye on something or someone to check that there's no trouble.

555. What is the meaning of the idiom/proverb "To smell a rat"?

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Answer: To suspect a trick or detect

Explanation "To smell a rat" means to sense that something is wrong or suspicious . It originates from the idea of detecting hidden danger , like a rat in hiding.

556. Choose the correct meanings of the idiom: "Kith and kin".

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Answer: Blood relations

Explanation "Kith and kin" is an idiomatic expression that refers to: Kith : friends, acquaintances, and neighbors (people you know) Kin : blood relations, family members (people you are related to) So, "kith and kin" together means friends and family , or people you know and people you are related to.

557. The phrase 'to have your hands full' means?

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Answer: To have too many things to do

Explanation To have your hands full is an English idiom. To have your hands full means have as much work as one can do. To have your hands full means بہت مصروف ہونا ****

558. A bird in the hand is worth two in the ______?

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Answer: Brush

Explanation The idiom "A bird in the hand is worth two in the brush ." It means it's better to hold onto what you have than to risk it for something greater but uncertain.

559. Complete the Proverb: The best things in life are _____?

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Answer: Free

Explanation Prov. The most satisfying experiences do not cost any money . Don't be gloomy because you're broke. The best things in life are free . *** nd12-2022

560. Complete the Proverb When angry____?

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Answer: Count a hundred

Explanation The complete proverb is: "When angry, count a hundred ." Suggests that when you feel angry, you should take a moment to pause and collect your thoughts before reacting.

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