Idioms And Phrases MCQs

52. “Achilles’ heel” means ________?

To action a task; to initiate work
A metaphor for a fatal weakness in spite of overall strength
A hidden or secret strength, or unrevealed advantage
To endure a painful or unpleasant situation that is unavoidable
✅ The correct answer is option A metaphor for a fatal weakness in spite of overall strength.

53. A man of straw _________?

A man of no substance
A very active person
A worthy fellow
An unreasonable person
✅ The correct answer is option A man of no substance.

54. To cry wolf __________?

To listen eagerly
To give false alarm
To turn pale
To keep off starvation
✅ The correct answer is option To give false alarm.

57. “A hot potato” means _________?

The one tiny drawback that ruins it
To go to bed to sleep
To find fault with something that has been received as a gift or favor
A controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with
✅ The correct answer is option A controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with.

60. “Basket case” _______?

An area of vulnerability
Narrowly; barely. Usually used in regard to a narrow escape from a disaster
To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally or to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant
One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress
✅ The correct answer is option One made powerless or ineffective, as by nerves, panic, or stress.
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