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To “spill the beans” means:

A. To misbehave
B. To reveal secret information
C. To talk irrelevant
D. None of these
Correct answer is: B. To reveal secret information
This idiom means disclosing secret information unintentionally or intentionally.

The idiom “Above the fold” means

A. In the top part of a newspaper page
B. Warming or small punishment
C. Hidden
D. Below the line
Correct answer is: A. In the top part of a newspaper page
The idiom "above the fold" means content that is immediately visible on a webpage or the top half of a newspaper's front page without scrolling or unfolding. It refers to the most prominent and eye-catching content that is seen first, both in print and online.

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Choose the correct one: Laugh up one’s sleeves.

A. Laugh in one’s sleeves
B. Laugh at one’s sleeves
C. Laugh on one’s sleeves
D. None of these
Correct answer is: A. Laugh in one’s sleeves
Why? The correct idiom is “laugh in one’s sleeve,” meaning to hide one’s amusement secretly.

What does the idiom “get your goat” mean?

A. To make someone laugh
B. To annoy or irritate someone
C. To make someone happy
D. To confuse someone
Correct answer is: B. To annoy or irritate someone
Why? “Get your goat” means to annoy or irritate a person, often by persistent or petty actions.

The idiom “All and Sundry” means:

A. Specific
B. Everyone
C. Relevant
D. Experienced
Correct answer is: B. Everyone
Why? The phrase “all and sundry” means everyone, collectively, without distinction. It is often used to refer to the general public.

He is deaf ___ my advice.

A. to
B. for
C. of
D. from
Correct answer is: A. to
Why? The correct idiomatic usage is “deaf to advice,” meaning someone ignores or does not pay attention to advice given.

Idiom: “Birds of passage”

A. Very sensitive
B. Highly skilled & experienced
C. Living a wandering/unsettled life
D. Passionate
Correct answer is: C. Living a wandering/unsettled life
“Birds of passage” = people who don’t stay long in one place.

Idiom: “Full of beans”

A. Overjoyed
B. Very active
C. Very nervous
D. Sad
Correct answer is: B. Very active
“Full of beans” = energetic, lively.

What does the idiom Call it a day mean?

A. To start a new task
B. To take a short break
C. To stop working for the day
D. To celebrate success
Correct answer is: C. To stop working for the day
The idiom means ending work for the day.

Meaning of the idiom Work against the clock:

A. Work in great hurry
B. Work with concentration
C. Work against all problems
D. Work in the night
Correct answer is: A. Work in great hurry
It means working very quickly under time pressure.

Idiom bring out means:

A. To hide something
B. To reveal or make noticeable
C. To remove completely
D. To delay something
Correct answer is: B. To reveal or make noticeable

Idiom bring out means:

A. To hide something
B. To reveal or make noticeable
C. To remove completely
D. To delay something
Correct answer is: B. To reveal or make noticeable
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