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Idioms and Proverbs: questions and answer review

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661. Hit rock bottom means?

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Answer: Reach the lowest point

Explanation "Fall flat" means Fail to impress, Be successful, Jump high, Stand up

662. Idiom: Cock and Bull story means?

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Answer: An unbelievable tale

Explanation Cock and Bull story refers to a false or exaggerated story . It is often used to describe a fabricated or highly improbable tale .

663. بوڑھا طوطا سے کیا مراد ہے؟

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Answer: بے وقوف آدمی

Explanation بوڑھا طوطا سے مراد بے وقوف آدمی ہے۔

664. Dog in the manger policy

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Answer: a policy good for nobody

Explanation Idoms Dog in the manger policy (خود نہ کھائے، نہ کسی اور کو کھانے دے) A policy good for nobody (ایسی پالیسی جو کسی کے لیے فائدہ مند نہ ہو)

665. Complete the Idiom/Proverb: To rob Peter to pay ______?

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Answer: Paul

Explanation The idiom " To rob Peter to pay Paul " means to take resources from one area to cover another, often without resolving the underlying issue. It originated from historical references to reallocating church taxes in England .

666. Complete the Proverb: Don't put your eggs in _____?

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Answer: One Basket

Explanation The proverb "Don't put your eggs in one basket " means not to rely on a single source or plan to avoid total loss . It advises diversification in tasks, investments, or strategies for better security.

667. What is the meaning of "Get Away With"?

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Answer: Succeed

Explanation Get Away With means succeed .

668. Idiom: Bite your tongue means?

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Answer: Stop yourself from saying something

Explanation The idiom " bite your tongue " means to stop yourself from saying something that might be inappropriate, angry, or hurtful. It is used as advice or a reminder to remain silent in situations where speaking could cause trouble or offense .

669. Call on means ______?

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Answer: Pay a visit to someone

Explanation Call on means کال آن کا مطلب ہے Pay a visit to someone means کسی سے ملاحظہ کریں The idiom " call on " commonly means to visit someone , especially formally or socially. Example : She decided to call on her grandmother over the weekend.

670. Idiom: To catch a tartar means?

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Answer: To deal with someone or something that proves unexpectedly troublesome or powerful

Explanation The phrase means encountering a person or situation that is much harder to handle than expected. It originates from military slang, where soldiers mistakenly captured a strong enemy instead of an easy target. Last verified on 22-02-2022

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