Idioms And Phrases MCQs

13. “Beating a dead horse” means ________?

A.  To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution
B.  An obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature.
C.  To speak the truth, even to the point of being blunt and rude
D.  To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting
✅ The correct answer is option A.  To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution.

15. “Bird Brain” means _____?

A.  A person that is not too smart; a person that acts stupid
B.  A person that is too smart; a person that acts Sharp
C.  A person that is too lazy; a person that acts dull
D.  A person that too angry; a person that acts hastly
✅ The correct answer is option A.  A person that is not too smart; a person that acts stupid.

20. “Far cry from” means __________?

A.  To present a counter argument
B.  To take on a task that is way to big
C.  The show has come to an end. It’s all over
D.  Very different from
✅ The correct answer is option D.  Very different from.
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