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What does the idiom ‘keep an eye on’ mean?
ATo ignore something completely
BTo purchase something
CTo watch or monitor something closely
DTo lose track of something
What does the proverb ‘once bitten, twice shy’ mean?
AA bad past experience makes someone more cautious in the future
BMistakes should be repeated to learn from them
COne should always take risks
DIt is better to act quickly than cautiously
What does the idiom ‘jump on the bandwagon’ mean?
ATo resist a popular trend
BTo criticize a widely accepted opinion
CTo create an entirely new idea
DTo join a popular activity or trend, often because it has become successful
What does the proverb ‘every cloud has a silver lining’ mean?
AClouds are unpredictable
BStorms always cause damage
CEven difficult situations have some positive aspect
DBad luck always continues
What does the idiom ‘a blessing in disguise’ mean?
AA secret that is revealed
BA gift that is unwanted
CAn opportunity that is missed
DSomething that seems bad at first but turns out to be beneficial
What does the idiom ‘burn the midnight oil’ mean?
ATo waste time
BTo go to bed early
CTo work or study late into the night
DTo relax in the evening
What does the proverb ‘actions speak louder than words’ mean?
ASilence is more powerful than speech
BWhat a person does matters more than what they say
CTalking is more effective than doing
DActions and words carry equal weight
What does the idiom ‘bite the bullet’ mean?
ATo eat something quickly
BTo face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage
CTo complain about a problem
DTo avoid a difficult task
What does the idiom ‘the ball is in your court’ mean?
AIt is your turn to take action or make a decision
BYou have lost an opportunity
CYou should wait for further instructions
DThe game has ended
What does the idiom ‘under the weather’ mean?
AFeeling extremely happy
BWorking outdoors
CFeeling slightly ill
DCaught in a storm